County Caseworker 1 (LG) -McKean County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-94508-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 TO OCTOBER 9, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you believe that: 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? 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 outcomes? A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts? If so, then we need you to bring your talents to our team to life these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

Apply today to become a part of our team!

McKean County Department of Human Services

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

An Intake Caseworker, an employee will investigate and assess reports and referrals within a time sensitive manner and determine whether to indicate unfounded and/or accept a family for services designed to prevent abuse.

The Ongoing Caseworker is to coordinate and continually assess services designed to maintain children in their natural home or reunify them to their natural home. They will plan for permanent alternatives in the event the natural home environment is unable to provide adequate or safe care necessary for the child's welfare.

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

McKean County is in North Central Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive starting wage as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment.

* Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

* Occasional nights and weekend hours as needed.

* Occasional overtime as needed.

* 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:

* 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

* 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 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.

* 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:

* PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

* A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

* This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

* 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:

* 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.

Veterans:

* 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

* Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

* 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.

* you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

* Yes

02

Have you completed a bachelor's degree OR are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 90 credits and are within two months of graduation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* Yes

* No

03

If you answered No to the above question, how many college credits have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* 120 credits or more

* 90 but less than 120

* 60 but less than 90

* 30 but less than 60

* Less than 30 credits

* None

04

If you have not completed a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 2, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide the month and year of your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered No to Question 2, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you completed 12 or more semester hour credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* Yes

* No

06

Do you possess at least six months of full-time professional social casework experience?

* Yes

* No

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing paraprofessional case management functions?

* 3 or more years

* 2 but less than 3 years

* 1 but less than 2 years

* Less than 1 year

* None

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

10

Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?

* Yes

* No

11

If you answered Yes to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered No , please type N/A in the text box below.

* The name of the employer where you completed your internship

* The type of internship and duties performed

* The number of hours completed

12

Have you completed the County Caseworker Intern Program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?

* Yes

* No

13

If you answered Yes to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered No , please type N/A in the text box below.

* The name of the employer where you completed your internship

* The type of internship and duties performed

* The number of hours completed

Required Question

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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