Social Worker 1- Children's Bureau

County Social Worker 1 (Local Government) – Westmoreland County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)    Apply?Salary$51,968.00 AnnuallyLocation Westmoreland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-91899-L0630DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Westmoreland Co Child WelfaOpening Date08/22/2024Closing Date9/4/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0630Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionTeamstersBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88212765Bureau / DivisionWestmoreland County Children’s BureauWorksite Address40 North Pennsylvania AvenueWorksite AddressSuite 310CityGreensburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code15601Contact NameAimee M. HeaterContact Phone724.830.3301Contact Emailaheater@westmorelandcountypa.govDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsTHE POSITIONDo you have a passion for helping children and families? Do you enjoy the rewards of helping others? The Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau is looking for a professional and caring Social Worker 1 who wants to make a difference in the community. Apply today, we want to talk to you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKA County Social Worker 1 conducts assessments of independent living needs and develops living case plans for an assigned client base. This will include applying resources for educational and vocational training, basic living skills, and conducting workshops that promote self-confidence and transitional skills for independent living. Strong communication skills are necessary for client interaction as well as the coordination of necessary services within the agency and community resources. This position also prepares reports, provides agency and provider staff training, and actively participates in meetings and court case reviews.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Graduation from an approved graduate school with a master’s degree in social work.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.  Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.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.  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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
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