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

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

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

Salary

$46,020.00 Annually

Location

Columbia County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56150-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Columbia Co Child Welfare S

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80004579

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212719

Bureau / Division

Columbia County Children and Youth Services

Worksite Address

11 West Main Street

City

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17815

Contact Name

April Miller

Contact Phone

570.389.5700

Contact Email

amiller@columbiapa.org

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THE POSITION
As a County Caseworker 1 with the Department of Human Services, you will help protect children and support families who need guidance. This position allows you to build connections with community partners while working toward positive outcomes. You will gain valuable experience through a mix of challenging and rewarding situations. Step into a role where your commitment helps improve the well being of children in Columbia County Child Welfare.Apply today to join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the safety and well being of children and families by providing casework services and connecting them to important resources. The role involves managing cases, conducting investigations and working closely with community partners to ensure compliance with child welfare regulations. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:Case Management: Work with families and children experiencing abuse or neglect and guide them to appropriate servicesChild Safety Checks: Investigate reports of child abuse and gather information to support regulatory complianceCommunity Collaboration: Coordinate with local organizations to link families to helpful resourcesFamily Support: Interact with clients in challenging situations and provide direction that promotes child well beingOn Call Duties: Participate in scheduled on call rotation and handle tasks during non traditional hoursWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.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 bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology,