County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - McKean County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

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 for children, families, and communities? 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 familial outcomes? A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts?

If so, we invite you to bring your talents to our team to lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

The Caseworker 2 position is responsible for managing a caseload with increased independence compared to a Caseworker 1 while adhering to agency policies and seeking supervisory consultation as needed. Employees in this role conduct assessments, develop service plans, and monitor progress while ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with agency standards. They assist in guiding Caseworker 1 employees by answering questions, reviewing documentation, and helping them understand casework expectations, but they do not have authority to supervise or evaluate staff. Caseworker 2s also provide case-specific direction to Case Aides under supervisory advisement, ensuring tasks align with case plans and agency policies while reporting any issues to supervisors. Responsibilities include preparing reports, submitting case documentation, and participating in court proceedings as required, ensuring all legal requirements are met. Caseworker 2s work with legal representatives, treatment providers, and community agencies to coordinate services for clients and facilitate access to appropriate resources. Additionally, they participate in training and professional development opportunities, assist with onboarding Caseworker 1 employees, and contribute to team discussions to improve service delivery.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Occasional nights and weekends as needed as well as overtime.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• We offer a competitive starting wage of $42,198.00 as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• 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 service agency; 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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

• 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.