County Caseworker 1

County Caseworker 1 - Local Government Lewistown, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22455908 Summary Lewistown, PA $42752.00 - $42752.00 per Year 2 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time Description Reference #: 5275666 Salary $42,752.00 Annually Location Mifflin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CSSC-2026-45711-L0623

Department Local Government Division HS Mifflin Co Child Welfare Se Opening Date 03/23/2026 Closing Date 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0623 Position Number 80006289 Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212744 Bureau / Division Human Services Mifflin County Child Welfare Service Worksite Address 101 West Third Street City Lewistown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17044 Contact Name Sue Zimmerman Contact Phone 717.248.3994 Contact Email szimmerman@mifflincountypa.gov Union United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO-CLC, Local 1940-04 THE

POSITION

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child? If you do, working at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services could be the perfect job for you! Being a caseworker can be one of the most rewarding careers one can have. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a caseworker, you will be implementing initial action plans on new intake calls, conducting follow-up visits and reviews of existing cases, conducting CPS investigations, and assuring clients have access to service providers. The caseworker will work to provide and/or coordinate services and goals for families to help strengthen and stabilize the family unit to prevent out-of-home placement. This involves working cooperatively with families to ensure the safety of children, while encouraging healthy family environments, in order for the family unit to remain intact. Caseworkers provide and/or coordinate services and goals for families, as well as monitor family progress thus helping to strengthen and stabilize the family unit in an effort to reunite child(ren) with their families. They also work to provide some permanency for the child(ren) while in placement (foster care, residential treatment or pre-adoption care) for whom reunification is no longer an option through adoption or Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC).

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment. 72.50 hours bi-weekly. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch. Caseworkers will share on-call duties. Travel/Overtime as needed.

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. This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

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. 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 more information. 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.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.

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. Additional Details

Driver's License:

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