County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Susquehanna County C&Y

THE POSITION

Susquehanna County Children & Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 1 who is ready to support children and families during important moments of change. This role provides hands-on learning while you grow your skills through training and guided casework activities. You will work with a team that values patience, compassion, and teamwork. Start a career where your efforts help families build safer and stronger lives.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides beginning-level social services and case management support through structured training, observation, and direct practice.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Learn procedures, observe staff, and build knowledge of community resources
• Interview Scheduling: Arrange and conduct interviews and follow-up visits with families
• Court Preparation: Assist with preparing and providing supervised testimony in court
• Service Referrals: Make referrals to social service agencies and help clients understand available resources
• Documentation Duties: Record activities using required methods including summaries, correspondence, and reports
• Case Review Support: Participate in case reviews and supervisory conferences to support learning

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • On-Call hours
    
  • Call-back hours
• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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 determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.