JOB Do you believe that: Children do best when raised in families within their communities? Everyone has the capacity to succeed in a system that is family-focused, child-centered, and community-based? The best outcomes are achieved through a team approach with shared responsibilities for children, families, and communities? Each family is unique and must be given the opportunity to have their voices heard? How we do our work is as important as the work we do? A motivated, highly skilled, well-trained, and supportive workforce encourages positive familial outcomes? A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts?
If you do, then we need you to bring your talents to our team to lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.
McKean County Department of Human Services
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position focuses on assessing family needs and coordinating services that promote child safety and well-being. The role supports families as they work toward stable and secure living conditions. As a Caseworker, you will perform the following duties:
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Case Assessment: Evaluate reports and referrals to determine family needs
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Service Coordination: Arrange and monitor services that support the child and family
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Home Stability Planning: Guide families toward maintaining or restoring safe home environments
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Team Collaboration: Work with coworkers and supervisors to support positive outcomes
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Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust plans as needed
Work Schedule and Additional Information:-
Full-time employment.
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Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
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McKean County is located in North Central Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive starting wage of $41,281.50 as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan.
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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.
