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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Snyder County C&Y

Commonwealth of PA | Snyder County, PA

Posted Date 10/21/2024
Description NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (JOB POSTING NUMBER).   IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 TO OCTOBER 10, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Snyder County Children and Youth Services has an immediate need for County Caseworker 2 positions.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must have a current score on file with the State Civil Service Commission and be able to perform essential job functions.

Located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Snyder County government offers dynamic and challenging positive opportunities in a career field where you make a difference in the lives of children and their families.  Each day brings the opportunity for learning and growing in pursuit of professional growth along with the personal satisfaction of helping others.

Snyder County Children and Youth Services' caseworkers gather information, assess safety and risk, build lagging skills with children and members of their families and connect them to appropriate available resources.  This position requires the application of problem-solving techniques, the provision of strengths-based proactive coaching to maximize service delivery and achieve service plan goals and objectives, and ongoing monitoring of client behavior, as well as serving as a collaborative partner with other agencies in our service network.

 Work Schedule and Additional Information: 
  • Full-time employment.
  • Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Selinsgrove. 
  • 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.
Other Requirements: 
  • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  • Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Snyder County. If no eligible candidates who live within Snyder County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties will be considered.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
  • 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: 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. 
  • 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.

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