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NEOGOV · 4 hours ago

County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Jefferson County C&Y

Jefferson County, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$39K/yr - $39K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to join their dedicated team of child welfare professionals in Jefferson County. The role involves investigating allegations of abuse and neglect and providing ongoing support for children and families in need.

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Responsibilities

Investigating allegations of abuse and neglect

Providing ongoing support for children and families

Working with school partners to remedy truancy

Collaborating with mental health providers to serve the needs of children and families

Testifying in court to support and protect children from suspected abuse or neglect

Face-to-face contact with children and families

Qualification

Social Services ExperienceCase Management FunctionsSociology CreditsPsychology CreditsChild Welfare KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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

You must be able to perform essential job functions

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