Substitute County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County C&Y

About the role

Do you have a passion for helping children and families in your community? As a caseworker you will be providing protective and supportive services for abused and/or neglected children within Fayette County.

If this position sounds rewarding to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!

This position focuses on investigating reports of mistreatment and helping ensure the safety of children in crisis situations. As a Substitute County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Child Safety Checks: Investigate reports of mistreatment and respond to situations involving possible abuse
• Case Documentation: Enter information into case records to maintain accurate and complete files
• Crisis Response: Provide intervention during emergencies and take part in on-call rotations
• Training Completion: Participate in required instruction to achieve Caseworker Certification
• Team Support: Carry out tasks assigned by supervisors and assist with other responsibilities

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time, temporary employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• Travel, overtime, after hours work and on-call is mandatory.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week after approval of supervisor and must hold regular status as County Caseworker 1. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Please note this position is full-time temporary with the potential to become full-time permanent. There is one vacancy.
• Annual salary starts at $46,995 plus overtime and on-call pay. After the completion of eighteen (18) months, the employee will earn County Caseworker 2 certification with an annual salary of $52,338.
• Excellent benefit package including retirement plan, Cigna PPO health insurance, paid vacation and paid sick time.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• 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 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.

• 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.