County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County Children & Youth Services

Local Government

Agency: Local Government
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-05-04

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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County Children & Youth Services

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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County Children & Youth Services

Salary

$37,502.40 Annually

Location

Bedford County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45994-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Bedford Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80010675

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88212705

Bureau / Division

Bedford County Children & Youth Services

Worksite Address

220 Thomas Street

City

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15522

Contact Name

Linda Mitchell

Contact Phone

814.623.4804

Contact Email

lmitchell@bedfordcountypa.org

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THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-45994-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 25, 2026 TO APRIL 7, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families while working in a dynamic family friendly environment? Bedford County Children & Youth Services has an immediate need for compassionate, motivated applicants for your County Caseworker 1 position. If you want to make a difference in a child's life, then we need your help with them and their families. Please apply today to join our dedicated team! Benefits include:Great health care insuranceFlexible work scheduleVacation and sick time14 paid holidaysOn call stipendsCounty pension plan
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is entry level professional social service work in a County Children & Youth Services Agency. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs which provide basic knowledge relative to helping the children and families in our county achieve a normal home life. Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with children and adults who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled and economically disadvantaged. Learning about the network of available community resources, instruction on how to complete the forms for the resources and guiding the clients through them. Ability to work as a team in order to achieve an acceptable result. Have the ability to apply relevant laws, regulations and policies in order to help the children and families achieve an acceptable resolution. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM , or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.There is also on-call work after hours and on weekends.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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orA