Independent Living Caseworker 1 or 2

Recruitment Announcement October 19, 2026 Title: Independent Living Caseworker 1 or 2 Location: Forest-Warren Human Services, Children and Youth Program, 285 Hospital Drive, Warren, PA 16365 Full-time - 37-1/2 hours per week - Benefits Caseworker 1 - Grade 14 - $20.25 Caseworker 2 - Grade 17 - $21.50 Forest Warren Human Services is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our Children and Youth Program, with a focus on providing Independent Living (IL) Services. This role supports youth in developing the skills necessary for a successful transition to adulthood, while ensuring their safety, well-being and access to community resources. This position offers a flexible work environment, robust training program and great benefits. In addition, while in training, we offer opportunities and experiences to enhance your knowledge in the diversity of services offered within Forest Warren Human Services and the community. Not to mention, you will be eligible for a paid master's in social work and student loan forgiveness programs. Finally, the County offers 13 paid holidays plus 2 paid personal days; paid vacation and sick time; health, dental, vision, and life insurance and a pension program. Qualifications: Caseworker 1: 1. A Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences or 2. Two years of professional experience as a 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 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 Social Services Aide 3. Caseworker 2: 1. Six months as a Caseworker 1 or 2. Successful completion of the social casework intern program; or 3. A Bachelor's Degree with a social welfare or social work major; or 4. A Bachelor's Degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; or - Any equivalent combination of experience and training Clearances: Must have Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances prior to employment. Other clearances may be required depending on the employee's state of residence. All clearances must reflect acceptable results. Clearances are to be renewed every five years. Special: If promotion is the method to fill this position, the following selection criteria will be used: 1. Employees who currently have or have had regular status as a Caseworker 2 or 3 and Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist will be considered. Applications will be received and reviewed to determine if employees previously held regular status or currently hold regular status in a class for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career development relationship to the posted position or if there is a clear linkage between the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the previously or currently held class with those needed for the posted position. 2. Must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. 3. Must be able to obtain the Unqualified Recommendation for Promotion signed by current supervisor. Only the final selected candidate must provide the Unqualified Recommendation for Promotion Form. 4. Promotions will be based on the following: 5. Meritorious Service: The absence of any discipline above the level of a written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of this posting; and, the last due overall regular or probationary pe formance evaluation is neither "unsatisfactory" or "fails to meet standards". 6. Seniority: A minimum of one year in one or more of the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting. How to Apply: Persons interested in applying for transfer, reassignment, promotion, reinstatement, or demotion must submit a completed an application detailing work experience. Persons interested in applying for employment must submit a cover letter, resume and college transcripts by the close of business on 10/29/26 to: Forest Warren Human Services, 285 Hospital Drive, Warren, PA 16365 Attn: Human Resources email [email protected]. Forest Warren Human Services does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief), disability, and retaliation.