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

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-94071-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, TO OCTOBER 8, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others?

Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Youth Services has an immediate opening for a Caseworker 2. 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, please apply today!

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide emergency services for children and youth after hours and on weekends. This includes services mandated by both the Child Protective Services Act (covering physical, imminent risk, student abuse, mental and sexual abuse, and serious physical neglect) and the Juvenile Act (covering children who are "without proper parental care or control" or youth who are "ungovernable and found to be in need of care, treatment or supervision.") Service is provided to new referrals and to families already active with the agency.

Over a six-week period, this position is responsible for an additional 36 hours of contact hours during regular agency working hours to relay information to daytime staff, prepare materials and testify in court as needed, receive regular supervision, and participate in unit meetings and training sessions. Until the completion of required direct service worker certification training, this position reports to the office Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM to shadow a screening and intake caseworker.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are on-call shift work on a rotating schedule. Shifts are either:
  • Monday - Thursday, 4:30 PM to 8:30 AM
  • Friday - Monday; Friday 4:30 PM to Monday 8:30 AM
  • Until certification training is completed: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.