County Caseworker 1 Local Government - Wayne County CY Multiple Vacancies

Do you have the desire to be a part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families Do you consider yourself to be someone who is patient organized has sound judgment and communicates well with all ages

If you do this position at Wayne County Human Services Children and Youth Agency is for you! Apply today to join our team!

Conduct interviews to obtain information from clients their family members and others to identify economic emotional health or physical barriers which impede childrens ability to improve and thrive. Provide information about agency programs determine/verify eligibility for program services. Assist families in formulating plans to change behaviors circumstances etc to effect a healthier and more productive lifestyle for their children. Make referrals as appropriate. Manage a caseload. Keep reports and records well organized understandable and current.

Responsible with supervision to provide family services. Complete and process all procedures necessary to establish family eligibility for a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy. Responsible for the provision of counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations. Assist and plan for supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their wellbeing or that of the community. Assist in providing protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children. Prepare social studies case histories and home studies. Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner. Responsible with supervision to attend court hearings prepare and/or present testimony on case progress and make recommendations to the court regarding specific cases if asked.

Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing climbing steps and walking distances. Able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. Often works more than eight hours per day. Frequent driving both in and out of County. Required to drive County vehicle while transporting children and parents. Manage multiple tasks paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments. Frequent involvement in abuse neglect and other situations where children are involved to determine appropriate and necessary steps needed to protect the children.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Fulltime employment 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 1hour lunch.
• Oncall 24/7 on rotating basis. Irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required.
• Occasional overnight and out of county travel.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience andTraining 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 bachelors 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.

• 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 towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.

• 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.