County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Perry County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Salary $38,875.20 Annually Location Perry County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61597-L0623 Department Local Government Division HS Perry Co Child Welfare Serv 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 Teamsters Local 776 Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212750 Bureau / Division HS Perry County Child Welfare Services Worksite Address 112 Centre Drive City New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17068 Contact Name Kristie Gantt Contact Phone 717.582.2076 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION County Caseworker 1 at Perry County Children & Youth is a chance to make a real difference for families in your community. This role gives you the opportunity to support children and guide families toward safer and stronger futures. You will grow your skills while doing work that truly matters every day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on helping children, youth, and families through important social services and support. You will guide families through challenges and connect them with needed resources. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Service Planning: Conduct intake assessments, document information, and determine risk using the approved assessment model 2. Safety Investigations: Investigate reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensure the safety of children involved 3. Family Support Visits: Complete monthly home visits and help develop family service plans 4. Placement Monitoring: Manage out of home placements through monthly visits and family contact 5. Record Maintenance: Maintain detailed and accurate family files Completion of the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification is required to be completed after employment begins. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment. 2. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. 3. This position is included in a 24 hour on-call rotation schedule. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. 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. You must pass a background investigation. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 3. 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. strong> 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. 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.