County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Washington County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
$50k/y-$50k/y
2 days ago
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Summary
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) to join their team in Washington County, PA. The role involves providing social and case management services to children, youth, and families.
About the Role
As a County Caseworker 1, you will be responsible for assisting children, youth, and families in achieving better social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustments. This includes employing casework skills to gather essential information, counseling clients, and helping them utilize available resources. Newly hired caseworkers will undergo a 6-month probationary period with training that includes both classroom and fieldwork assignments.
About You
Required:
- Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level coursework including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
- A bachelor's degree supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
Preferred:
- Experience in case management or social services.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Full-time employment with a structured work schedule.
- Automatic progression to Caseworker II after one year of service.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania. Employees work in a wide variety of professions in full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal capacities in civil service and non-civil service positions. On an employee basis per citizen basis, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is among the most efficient state governments in the country. For more information on state government employment opportunities, go to www.employment.pa.gov. For more information on Pennsylvania government agencies and services, visit www.pa.gov.
Washington County, PA