Caseworker I Position Available In Somerset, Pennsylvania

Somerset, PA
1 DAYS AGO
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Summary
Somerset, PA
$34000.00 per Year
0 Years Experience
Bachelor’s degree
No Commisssion
37.50 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Our Work Changes Lives! Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children and families? Somerset County Children and Youth Services is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and meticulous Caseworker I to join our growing team! This career will allow you to gain useful and rewarding firsthand experience – and make a real impact on people’s lives. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, and generous benefit package, pay increases after 12 and 18 months, use of a county vehicle while on county business, and tuition reimbursement!

Our generous benefit package includes:

personnel days
vacation time
paid holidays
Pension plan
Health care with prescription drug coverage
A $2,000 stipend if health insurance is not selected
Vision
Dental
Use of a county vehicle while seeing clients
And More! What does a Caseworker I do? Some of what you do as a Caseworker is: Gain knowledge of the method, procedures, rules and regulations necessary to perform social service / case management support services
Schedule monthly interactions with children, families, care workers, faster families
Work with families to help them create a more productive environment
Advocate for clients’ rights and access to services
Help provide crisis intervention and support to clients facing challenging situations
Collaborate with other professionals, such as social workers and healthcare providers, to ensure comprehensive care
Assist families in understanding and utilizing resources from public and private social services to meet their needs What education and/or experience do you need to be a Caseworker I? A Bachelor’s Degree
OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years of paraprofessional case management
OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years of experience as a County Social Service Aide III This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. If you are passionate about social work, possess excellent communication skills, and have a desire to help others navigate challenging circumstances, we encourage you to apply for the Caseworker I position. •Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen• Somerset County Children and Youth Services affirms a commitment to nondiscrimination in services, and equal opportunity and affirmative action in all employment actions and procurement activities