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Reference #: 4504240

THE POSITION Sullivan County Children & Youth is seeking a professional individual to join our casework team.

If you have a passion for working in an environment that serves to help others, apply today!  We would love to have you as part of our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK A newly hired CYS caseworker will work with a supervisor for a 60-day probationary period and must complete a 10-week curriculum consisting of both classroom and fieldwork.  The employee will learn about the network of community resources, complete site visits and will work with senior casework staff.

Caseworkers are responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of the children in the county.  Responsibilities include providing casework and counseling services to client children and their families.  This includes but is not limited to assessing and investigating allegations of abuse and neglect; referring the child and family for the appropriate services and ensure families are utilizing resources appropriately; properly complete applicable forms and paperwork documenting case activity as established by regulations; prepare and provide testimony in court; participate in a variety of meetings; and abide by the appropriate policies, procedures, laws and regulations pertaining to child welfare.  In this position, a caseworker will work collaboratively with educators, medical personnel, law enforcement, courts and other professionals to ensure children's safety.

To be eligible for this position you must have successfully examined and have a current score on file: 

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. After-hours on-call rotation schedule and travel is required (evening and weekends). 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 is currently waived for this title. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Sullivan County.  If no eligible candidates who live within Sullivan 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: 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 Chi d 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). 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.

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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.