County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Washington County C&Y (Multiple Vacanci

Salary $45,766.50 Annually Location Washington County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61557-L0623 Department Local Government Division HS Washington Co Child Welfare Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0623 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212763 Bureau / Division Washington County Child Welfare Services Worksite Address 95 West Beau Street Worksite Address 3rd Floor City Washington, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15301 Contact Name Carrie Taylor Contact Phone 724.229.5930 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION In the County Caseworker 1 position with Washington County Children and Youth Services, you will help guide children, youth, and families toward positive change. This role provides meaningful opportunities to support people during important moments in their lives. You will gain hands-on experience while working in a supportive and professional environment. Take part in work that strengthens your community and builds your future. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on helping children, youth, and families reach better social, emotional, physical, and economic stability. You will apply casework skills to gather information, counsel clients, and connect them with resources. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Client Support: Assist children, youth, and families in working toward improved social and emotional adjustment 2. Information Gathering: Collect essential background details needed to understand client needs 3. Counseling Services: Provide guidance to clients and family members as they address challenges 4. Resource Coordination: Help clients make use of available community and agency supports 5. Training Participation: Engage in required classroom and fieldwork training under supervision during the probationary period Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment. 2. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. This position includes working evening and weekend hours, as well as performing on-call duties. 4. This position will automatically progress to a Caseworker 2 after completion of one year of service at an hourly rate of $27.23 per hour ($53,098.50/year). 5. Telework: You will nothave the option to telework in this position. 6. 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: 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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. 4. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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. 4. 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: 1. PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. 2. You must pass a background investigation. 3. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 4. 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: 1. br> 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. Unoffic