County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Delaware County Children & Youth (Upper Darby)

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-95484-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 4, 2024 TO OCTOBER 17, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you searching for a rewarding career in Human Services? Are you someone who is dedicated to improving the lives of others?

Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Youth Services has immediate openings for a County Caseworker 1. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, apply today to join our team!

This is an entry-level Caseworker position with a reduced caseload and increased supervision and oversight. The primary responsibility of this position is the provision of direct service to a caseload of families.

Direct service includes, but is not limited to the following performance and provision of specific services such as;

• Conducting assessments/investigations;
• Case management;
• Placement of children into foster homes;
• Supportive counseling to children and their families;
• Assistance in specialized areas such as home and money management, child rearing, employment, and living arrangements for children and adolescents;
• Case specific coordination and advocacy including making referrals to increase effectiveness of services.
• The majority of the work is conducted during home visits or in community settings.
  

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Position may require working beyond the regular workday to meet the needs of families.
• 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:

• 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.

• 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.

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

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.