County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fulton County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Become a County Caseworker 1 with Fulton County Child Welfare Services and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. This entry level role offers valuable training and hands-on experience in supporting families through challenging circumstances. You will work with a team that provides guidance, supervision, and opportunities for development. Step into a position that builds your skills while helping others find security and hope.

Employees have the ability to earn longevity incentives as well as the chance to participate in tuition reimbursement program opportunities through the County for ongoing education.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports children and families by responding to reports, completing investigations, and providing in home services with supervision and guidance. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Report Response: Receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect
• Family Support: Provide in home case management services with guidance from supervisors
• Court Participation: Take part in court activities including placement and adoption processes
• Training Completion: Participate in extensive training on agency rules and child welfare practices
• Data Entry: Enter case information into the case management system in a timely manner
• On Call Duties: Join the mandatory on call rotation with support from agency supervisors

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Mandatory on-call rotation.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
  
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of