County Caseworker 1

Do you believe in the following statements: Children do best when raised in families within their communities? Everyone has the capacity to succeed in a system that is family-focused, child-centered, and community-based? The best outcomes are achieved through a team approach with shared responsibilities for children, families, and communities? Each family is unique and must be given the opportunity to have their voices heard? How we do our work is as important as the work we do? A motivated, highly skilled, well-trained, and supportive workforce encourages positive familial outcomes? A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts?

If you do, then we need you to bring your talents to our team and lift these shared values to strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

McKean County Department of Human Services – Children and Youth Services (CYS) is seeking dedicated individuals for full-time Caseworker positions.

This is a Civil Service position.
All applicants must apply through the Pennsylvania Civil Service system at the link below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5126769/county-caseworker-1-local-government-mckean-county-children-youth-multiple

In addition, candidates may email a copy of their résumé and transcripts (unofficial is fine) to Amanda Reese, CYS Director, at arreese@mckeancountypa.gov to assist with the application process and to be considered under the Emergency Hiring option described below.

Example of Duties

There are two categories of Caseworker within our Children and Youth Services Department:

Intake Caseworker: Investigates and assesses reports and referrals within a time-sensitive manner to determine whether to indicate the report or referral as unfounded and/or to accept a family for services designed to prevent abuse or neglect.

Ongoing Caseworker: Coordinates and continually assesses services designed to maintain children in their natural home or reunify them with their family, while concurrently planning for permanent alternatives when the home environment cannot provide adequate or safe care.

The holder of either position will work cooperatively in a team environment with other Caseworkers, Clerks, Aides, and Supervisors to provide the best possible outcomes for children and families across McKean County.

Qualifications

This position follows the Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission’s minimum experience and training requirements for County Caseworker 1 (Local Government).

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework 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 the related fields listed above and at least one year of experience performing paraprofessional case management duties (such as those performed by a County Social Services Aide 3).

Applicants who are within two months of completing qualifying education are also eligible.
The Pennsylvania residency requirement is currently waived for this classification.

This position falls under the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), and all conditional offers require satisfactory completion of criminal history, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances.

Emergency Hiring Option

McKean County is also utilizing the Emergency Hiring process to fill vacancies. This allows qualified individuals to begin employment while awaiting completion of Civil Service testing and eligibility listing.

Candidates interested in this opportunity may email their résumé and transcripts (unofficial is fine) directly to Amanda Reese, CYS Director, at arreese@mckeancountypa.gov.

The County will review materials and work directly with interested individuals to determine whether they qualify under the Emergency Hiring provisions while also assisting them through the Civil Service application process.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment

Work hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (30-minute lunch)

Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Location: McKean County, North Central Pennsylvania

Starting wage: $40,287

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan

Telework: Not available for this position

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email—please check your inbox and spam/junk folders.

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply through the Pennsylvania Civil Service system using the link below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5126769/county-caseworker-1-local-government-mckean-county-children-youth-multiple

In addition, candidates may email a copy of their résumé and transcripts (unofficial is fine) to arreese@mckeancountypa.gov to assist with the application process and to be reviewed for Emergency Hire consideration.

Supplemental Information

Completing the Civil Service application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.

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, or you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.