County Caseworker 1 (Local Government)
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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Juniata County C&Y
Mifflintown, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22608045
Summary
Mifflintown, PA
In-Person
$39838.50 - $39838.50 per Year
2 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
37.50 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description
Salary
$39,838.50 Annually
Location
Juniata County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2026-49782-L0623
Department
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 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 requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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.
Local Government
Division
HS Juniata Co Child Welfare Se
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0623
Position Number
80012022
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88212734
Bureau / Division
Juniata County Children and Youth
Worksite Address
133 Industrial Circle
Worksite Address
Suite 1
City
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17059
Contact Name
Mandy Noss
Contact Phone
...
Contact Email
...
Additional Details
Driver's License: Class C - Standard Drivers License
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Mifflintown, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22608045
Summary
Mifflintown, PA
In-Person
$39838.50 - $39838.50 per Year
2 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
37.50 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description
Salary
$39,838.50 Annually
Location
Juniata County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2026-49782-L0623
Department
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 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 requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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.
Local Government
Division
HS Juniata Co Child Welfare Se
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0623
Position Number
80012022
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88212734
Bureau / Division
Juniata County Children and Youth
Worksite Address
133 Industrial Circle
Worksite Address
Suite 1
City
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17059
Contact Name
Mandy Noss
Contact Phone
...
Contact Email
...
Additional Details
Driver's License: Class C - Standard Drivers License
How To Identify Potential Job Scams
APPLY ON EMPLOYER'S WEBSITE
Save Job
Share This Job
Copyright2026Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro
SSR 849: JobPostingDetails | Build: 19.3.5.72 (5/15/2026 1:16:40 PM) | Server: LIEDCPRWBCWD004 | Database: Database Instance
Job ID: 523182132
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026
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