JOB
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-49478-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 12, 2026, TO MAY 25, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
As a County Caseworker 1 with Perry County Children and Youth Services, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families in need. This position lets you build lasting relationships and provide essential guidance during challenging times. The work is rewarding, impactful, and meaningful to the community. Step into a role where your dedication helps create safer futures for local children.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This position provides a full range of social and case management services to children, youth, and families. The caseworker performs service planning on intakes, including the completion of intake documentation and the determination of risk involved, using the approved risk assessment model. Investigates reports of mistreatment and abuse of children and provides for the safety of those children. Performs general protective services including a minimum of monthly home visits with families and the development of family service plans. Performs out-of-home placement duties to include monthly visits and family contacts. Maintains detailed family files and performs related work as required.
The Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification are required to be completed after employment begins.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:-
Full-time employment.
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
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This position is included in a 24 hour on-call rotation.
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
