County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Juniata County C&Y

Become a County Caseworker 1 with the Juniata County Children & Youth Agency and help local families build safer and stronger lives. This role gives you the opportunity to guide people through difficult situations with care and respect. You will be part of a supportive team that works together to improve community well-being. Take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding career. Apply today to become a member of our dedicated team! This position focuses on helping individuals, families, and/or groups (needy, aged, people with disabilities, institutionalized or dependent adults and children) adjust to social, economic, mental, and physical challenges. The work involves gathering information, guiding clients through available services, and keeping organized records. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: - **Client Interviews:** Interview clients to collect detailed social histories and assess their needs - **Program Guidance:** Explain agency programs and provide clear information about available supports - **Eligibility Review:** Determine and verify client eligibility for services and resources - **Service Referrals:** Coordinate referral services and advocate for clients to access assistance - **Action Planning:** Develop and carry out social action plans tailored to client needs - **Record Management:** Maintain organized records and prepare reports using a computer system **Work Schedule and Additional Information:** - Full-time employment. - Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. - On call, 9 week rotation during and after regular work hours. - **Telework:** You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week. 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 Mifflintown, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. - You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. **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](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.employment.pa.gov%2FAdditional%2520Info%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx&data=05%7C01%7Ccohauser%40pa.gov%7C513fffc1c2de424dadc408da4d4919b7%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637907273620401916%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xYEw0QenVrDrw1fkOBHsxGi%2Fh%2Fa4%2B1N7Ep%2BOMYr8CPo%3D&reserved=0) 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. **L…