County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Mifflin County Children & Youth

Salary

$42,752.00 Annually

Location

Mifflin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-50440-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Mifflin Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80006274

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212744

Bureau / Division

Mifflin County Children & Youth

Worksite Address

101 W. Third Street

City

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17044

Contact Name

Sue Zimmerman

Contact Phone

717.248.3994

Contact Email

szimmerman@mifflincountypa.gov

Union

United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service

THE POSITION

Do you feel rewarded when helping others? Would you find satisfaction in making a positive difference in the life of a child? Working at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services could be the job for you! Being a caseworker can be an extremely rewarding position. Apply today to join our team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supporting families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and promoting safe and stable home environments. As a Caseworker, 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.
• Caseworkers will share on-call duties.
• Travel and overtime as needed basis.
• 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:

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require the candidate pass a drug screening.
  

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.

Salary

$42,752.00 Annually

Location

Mifflin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-50440-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Mifflin Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80006274

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212744

Bureau / Division

Mifflin County Children & Youth

Worksite Address

101 W. Third Street

City

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17044

Contact Name

Sue Zimmerman

Contact Phone

717.248.3994

Contact Email

szimmerman@mifflincountypa.gov

Union

United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service

THE POSITION

Do you feel rewarded when helping others? Would you find satisfaction in making a positive difference in the life of a child? Working at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services could be the job for you! Being a caseworker can be an extremely rewarding position. Apply today to join our team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supporting families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and promoting safe and stable home environments. As a Caseworker, 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.
• Caseworkers will share on-call duties.
• Travel and overtime as needed basis.
• 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:

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require the candidate pass a drug screening.
  

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.

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