County Caseworker 1 - Blair County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

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Blair County, PA, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference? As a Blair County Children, Youth, and Families Caseworker you will make a difference in children's lives by providing them with safety and protection.

We are seeking compassionate, motivated communicators who want to help families.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A County Caseworker 1 in Blair County is a change agent for this community. You are given a chance to grow and empower others.

Blair County Children, Youth and Families is committed to strengthening families; protecting the rights and welfare of children in this community; and insuring that children have an opportunity for healthy growth and development, free from abuse or neglect.

Our caseworkers secure the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children by responding to reports of child abuse and neglect, investigating allegations, coordinating with law enforcement, testifying in court, and connecting with service providers, family members, and other resources.

Blair County Children, Youth and Families is a fast paced, dynamic workplace filled with supportive team members.

While working with us, you will gain a wealth of experience that will serve as a base for whatever path you choose in the social services or criminal justice.

SIGN-ON BONUS

Newly hired full-time caseworkers with fewer than 12 months of consecutive full-time experience as a caseworker at any county child welfare agency in Pennsylvania are eligible to receive a recruitment incentive of $2,000.00 within 30 days of the individual's confirmed eligibility and active, regular (versus temporary) employment with County of Blair.

Individual's name must appear on a Civil Service list from an eligible caseworker job posting.

Newly hired full-time caseworkers with 12 or more months of consecutive full-time experience as a Caseworker 1 or Caseworker 2 at any county child welfare agency in Pennsylvania and holding current certification as a Child Welfare Direct Service Worker by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services are eligible to receive a recruitment incentive of $5,000.00 within 30 days of the individual's confirmed eligibility and active, regular (versus temporary) employment with County of Blair.

Individual's name must appear on a Civil Service list from an eligible caseworker job posting.

Hiring incentives require that the hire stay a full 24 months, or pay County a pro-rated portion of the payment for the time not worked up to the 24-month stay period.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday
Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
Rotating Emergency Duty coverage for afterhour calls.
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 45 workdays and includes 90% employerpaid PPO health insurance with prescription and vision components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, one sick day earned a month, and 14 annual paid holidays.
Starting pay is $39,000.00 annually with opportunity to work overtime, emergency duty and receive call out pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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:

You must pass a background investigation.
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:

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