THE POSITION

Mifflin County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 1 who is ready to support children and families during important moments of change. This role gives you the opportunity to help families strengthen their stability and create safer environments. You will be part of a team that works closely with families to encourage progress and positive outcomes. Begin a meaningful career where your commitment helps protect children and guide families toward healthier futures., This position focuses on supporting families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and promoting safe and stable home environments.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Initial Actions: Implement initial action plans based on new intake calls and follow up on case developments
• Case Reviews: Conduct visits and review existing cases to evaluate family needs and progress
• CPS Investigations: Carry out child protective services investigations to ensure child safety while encouraging healthy family environments
• Service Access: Coordinate with service providers so families receive the support and resources they need
• Family Support: Monitor family progress and work toward stabilizing and strengthening the family unit

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 lunch. o Caseworkers will share on-call duties.

• Travel and 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., + This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. o 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.

• A conditional offer of employment will require the candidate pass a drug screening., + 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., + 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: o your score may be lower than deserved. o you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

• 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.
• 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.