Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Hiring for County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) C&Y – Delaware County at Upper Darby Full Time

County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) C&Y – Delaware County

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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) C&Y – Delaware County

Salary

$34,047.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Department

Local Government

Job Number

CS-2022-23504-L0624

Closing

6/2/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

80005037

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bureau/Division Code

88212723

Bureau/Division

HS Delaware County Children and Youth

Worksite Address

20 South 69th Street

City

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19082

Contact Name

Jennifer Wilson

Contact Phone

(610) 713-2076

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others?

Delaware County Department of Human Services office of Early Learning Resource Center has immediate openings for Caseworker 2’s. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Caseworker will determine eligibility for families who apply for or receive child care subsidy’s based on provided regulations and guidelines. Caseworker will have follow families from the eligibility process to maintain and determine ongoing eligibility. Caseworker will ensure providers are paid timely and accurately and will notify providers of any change in families eligibility. Will provide community resources and referrals and actively work with the provider community.

Work hours and additional information:

• Full-time employment

• Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Monday – Friday; 30-minute lunch

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1;ORSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program;OR A bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major;ORA bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency;ORAny equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

• PA residency is currentlywaivedfor this position.

• Donotsubmit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents willnotbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on theapplication(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.

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

• 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, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the “Yes” button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  02

  Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Caseworker 1 for at least six months full-time?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  04

  Have you successfully completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered “No”, please type N/A in the text box below.

• The name of the employer where you completed your internship

• The type of internship and duties performed

• The number of hours completed

  06

  Have you successfully completed the County Social Casework Intern program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered “No”, please type N/A in the text box below.

• The name of the employer where you completed your internship

• The type of internship and duties performed

• The number of hours completed

  08

  Have you completed a bachelor’s degree with a major in social work or social welfareORare you currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in social work or social welfare and have completed at least 90 creditsandare within three months of graduation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  09

  If youhave notcompleted a bachelor’s degree as indicated in Question 8, but you are within three months of graduation, please provide themonthandyearof your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered “No” to Question 8, type N/A in the text box below. If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

  10

  Have you completed 12 or more semester credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  11

  How much full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency do you possess?

• 1 year or more

• Less than 1 year

• None

  12

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  13

  How much graduate coursework in the behavioral sciences have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• 30 credits or more

• Less than 30 credits

• None

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov