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

JOB

As a County Caseworker 1 with Mifflin County Children & Youth, you will take part in meaningful work that helps protect children and strengthen families. This position offers a positive environment where teamwork and compassion guide daily decisions. You will help families access the support they need to overcome challenges. Bring your dedication to a role that supports safety, stability, and hope.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This role focuses on guiding families through difficult situations and connecting them with helpful services. You will support child safety and family stability while working closely with parents, children, and service providers. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Assessments: Conduct visits and reviews to understand family needs and ensure child safety
• Service Coordination: Connect families with providers who can offer support and treatment
• Investigation Work: Carry out CPS investigations to address concerns and protect children
• Family Support: Help families build goals that strengthen stability and reduce the need for placement
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust plans to support reunification when possible
• Permanency Planning: Assist in creating long term plans such as adoption or SPLC when reunification is not possible

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.
  • 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL 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.