- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Shared On-Call, 6-month probation.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Montour County. If no eligible candidates who live within Montour County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Columbia, Lycoming, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.
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- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 120 credits or more
- 90 but less than 120 credits
- 60 but less than 90 credits
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- 3 or more years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- No
- Yes
- No
- The name of the employer where you completed your internship
- The type of internship and duties performed
- The number of hours completed
- Yes
- No
- The name of the employer where you completed your internship
- The type of internship and duties performed
- The number of hours completed
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Description
THE POSITION
NOTE:
THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC L0623.
IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 23, 2024, TO MAY 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Montour County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker 1 (Local Government), with salary and benefits offered by Montour County.
This position is responsible to investigate reports of suspected neglect and child abuse that come into the agency, and to arrange and monitor in-home and out-of-home care provided to selected clients of the agency.
Starting annual salary is $28,080. M-F 9am - 4 pm. (1 hr Lunch) Shared On-Call, 6 month probation. Union covered position within Montour County.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is an entry level social service position within the County Children and Youth system.
Responsibilities are limited in scope and difficulty while being performed under close supervision of the Casework Supervisor during the probationary/training period.
This position is responsible for working with a family from the point the family is referred to CYS until they are no longer involved with the agency.
Work is performed in an office setting, at client residences and other service provider locations.
The caseworker hired will meet regularly with families referred to the agency both on an intake and ongoing nature, conducting interviews in an office setting, at client residences and other service provider locations.
It is the responsibility of the caseworker to participate in conferencing and teaming with service providers to help families with their planned goals, including safety and self-sufficiency.
This position is responsible for completing data entry to maintain case documentation for case records and testimony in Children's Court.
This position provides crisis intervention where appropriate, assuming on-call duties and responsibilities on a rotational basis.This position is responsible for following all necessary Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and agency policies and procedures regarding services to clients and their families.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below.
Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.
You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s).Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
Have you completed a bachelor's degree OR are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 90 credits and are within two months of graduation?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.
You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.
For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
If you answered "No" to the above question, how many college credits have you completed?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.
You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.
For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.06
If you have not completed a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 2, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide the month and year of your anticipated graduation date.
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.
You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.
For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.07
Have you completed 12 or more semester hour credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.
You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.
For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.Do you possess at least six months of full-time professional social casework experience?
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.
The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.10
How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing paraprofessional case management functions?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.
The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.12
Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
Have you completed the County Caseworker Intern Program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
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