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

Salary $40,969.50 Annually Location Blair County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-58674-L0623 Department Local Government Division HS Blair Co Child Welfare Serv Opening Date 09/17/2026 Closing Date 9/30/2026 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 88212707 Bureau / Division Blair County Children, Youth and Families Worksite Address 423 Allegheny Street City Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16648 Contact Name Keysha Clark Contact Phone 814.693.3130 Contact Email [email protected] ## DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on guiding children, youth, and families toward healthier social, economic, and physical adjustment in daily life. It emphasizes community support, protection, and empowerment. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Family Support: Help children, youth, and families work toward improved stability and well-being 2. Case Assessment: Evaluate situations to determine needs and appropriate services 3. Service Coordination: Connect families with resources that promote safety and healthy development 4. Advocacy Efforts: Stand up for the rights and welfare of children in the community 5. Community Outreach: Encourage positive growth by engaging with families and local partners Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Rotating Emergency Duty coverage for after-hour calls. 4. Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 45 workdays and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health insurance with prescription and vision components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, sick time, and 14 annual paid holidays. Starting pay is $40,969.50 annually. 5. Telework: You will not have 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. Other Requirements: 1. PA residency requirement is 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. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 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 ncluding, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: 1. 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected]. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 1. 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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