Find & Apply For Family / School / General Social Worker Jobs in Montoursville, Pennsylvania

THE POSITION

Become a County Caseworker 1 with Lycoming County Children and Youth Services and help guide youth toward meaningful growth. This role allows you to support an evidence-based mentoring program that builds confidence and positive relationships. You will be part of a caring team that encourages learning, collaboration, and service. Make a difference every day by supporting children and volunteers in your community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Big Brothers/Big Sisters NEPA Program by guiding clients and volunteers through enrollment, matching, and ongoing casework. You will help ensure program quality while supporting positive development for children and families. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

Program Standards:

Follow tools, resources, and supervision provided to maintain required program standards

Community Recruitment:

Reach out to the community to identify and engage potential volunteers, clients, and advisory board members

Intake Assessment:

Complete detailed assessments to determine eligibility and gather essential information

Orientation Support:

Conduct orientations and training sessions for families, volunteers, and partners

Event Coordination:

Plan and coordinate group activities and special events for clients

Needs Identification:

Obtain information to identify social, emotional, physical, or economic needs and assist clients in accessing services

Match Planning:

Guide clients and volunteers in creating and updating

Match Plans Documentation Management:

Maintain accurate records and enter required information into program systems

Program Transition:

Conduct interviews for clients and volunteers leaving the program

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

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.

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. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. A conditional offer of employment will require successful completion of a drug screening, 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. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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. 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.

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. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.