What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Caseworker position at County of Adams?
The County of Adams Children and Youth agency is in search of new team members who resonate with our belief in the power of families and are dedicated to helping them achieve a more stable and healthier social, economic, and emotional state. This role will involve recommending services designed to protect children's well-being and maintain family unity whenever possible. Our method emphasizes interviewing, assessing, goal-setting, and providing ongoing support and accountability, empowering families to reach their fullest potential.
The ideal candidates should possess the ability to establish rapport with both colleagues and clients while thriving in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and a strong capacity to meet deadlines effectively.
**MERIT HIRE**
Minimum Qualifications
Status: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Normal working hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM with a half hour unpaid lunch, but may vary slightly.
Compensation: $21.39/ hour minimum to start, dependent upon experience
**Job posted until filled**
To view the full job description and position requirements, you will need to be on County of Adams employment page: adamscounty.us/DEPT/HR and click we are hiring and the applicable job posting.
**We offer an excellent benefit package including dental, medical, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions.**
EOE/M/F/V/D
The ideal candidates should possess the ability to establish rapport with both colleagues and clients while thriving in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and a strong capacity to meet deadlines effectively.
**MERIT HIRE**
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice , or other related social sciences.
- *To be considered for a Caseworker 2*, the candidate must have at least one year experience as a County Caseworker 1 with a certificate of direct service worker and a Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science; *or* one year experience of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency with a Bachelor's degree in a related field that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related field.
- License(s) and Certification(s)**: Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33)
- Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
- FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 73)
- Cover Letter & Resume, when applying through Indeed, the documents will need to be merged in to one.
- Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center
Status: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Normal working hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM with a half hour unpaid lunch, but may vary slightly.
Compensation: $21.39/ hour minimum to start, dependent upon experience
**Job posted until filled**
To view the full job description and position requirements, you will need to be on County of Adams employment page: adamscounty.us/DEPT/HR and click we are hiring and the applicable job posting.
**We offer an excellent benefit package including dental, medical, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions.**
EOE/M/F/V/D
Salary : $21
