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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) in Pennsylvania
County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Salary
$39,000.00 Annually
Location
Blair County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-82776-L0623
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Blair Co Child Welfare Serv
Opening Date
04/25/2024
Closing Date
5/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0623
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bureau / Division Code
88212707
Bureau / Division
Blair County Children, Youth and Families
Worksite Address
423 Allegheny Street
Worksite Address
Suite 132
City
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16648
Contact Name
Sandra Wharton
Contact Phone
814.693.3130
Contact Email
swharton@blairco.org
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference? As a Blair County Children, Youth, and Families Caseworker you will make a difference in children's lives by providing them with safety and protection. We are seeking compassionate, motivated communicators who want to help families.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A County Caseworker 1 in Blair County is a change agent for this community. You are given a chance to grow and empower others. Blair County Children, Youth and Families is committed to strengthening families; protecting the rights and welfare of children in this community and insuring that children have an opportunity for healthy growth and development, free from abuse or neglect.
Our caseworkers secure the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children by responding to reports of child abuse and neglect, investigating allegations, coordinating with law enforcement, testifying in court, and connecting with service providers, family members, and other resources. Blair County Children, Youth and Families is a fast paced, dynamic workplace filled with supportive team members. While working with us, you will gain a wealth of experience that will serve as a base for whatever path you choose in the social services or criminal justice.
SIGN-ON BONUS!
Newly hired full-time caseworkers with fewer than 12 months of consecutive full-time experience as a caseworker at any county child welfare agency in Pennsylvania are eligible to receive a recruitment incentive of $2,000.00 within 30 days of the individual's confirmed eligibility and active, regular (versus temporary) employment with County of Blair. Individual's name must appear on a Civil Service list from an eligible caseworker job posting.
Newly hired full-time caseworkers with 12 or more months of consecutive full-time experience as a Caseworker 1 or Caseworker 2 at any county child welfare agency in Pennsylvania and holding current certification as a Child Welfare Direct Service Worker by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services are eligible to receive a recruitment incentive of $5,000.00 within 30 days of the individual's confirmed eligibility and active, regular (versus temporary) employment with County of Blair. Individual's name must appear on a Civil Service list from an eligible caseworker job posting.
Newly hired full-time caseworkers shall mean an individual that has not been employed by Blair County in any capacity within 12 consecutive months prior to the date of their application.
Hiring incentives require that the hire stay a full 24 months, or pay County a pro-rated portion of the payment for the time not worked up to the 24-month stay period.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Rotating Emergency Duty coverage for after-hour calls.
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 45 workdays and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health insurance with prescription and vision components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, one sick day earned a month, and 14 annual paid holidays.
Starting pay is $39,000.00 annually with opportunity to work overtime, emergency duty and receive call out pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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 willnotbe 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).
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/testoncefor 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
02
Have you completed a bachelor's degreeORare you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 90 creditsandare 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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and 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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
04
If youhave notcompleted a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 2, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide themonthandyearof your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 2, type N/A in the text box below. 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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and 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
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov