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County Caseworker 2 - Local Government

Salary

$35,451.00 Annually

Location

Potter County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-46325-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Potter Co Child Welfare Ser

Opening Date

04/22/2026

Closing Date

5/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bureau / Division Code

88212753

Bureau / Division

Potter County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

1 North Main Street

City

Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16915

Contact Name

Nila Gerner

Contact Phone

814.544.7315

Contact Email

ngerner@pottercountypa.gov

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THE POSITION
NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46325-L0624.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 31, 2026, TO APRIL 13, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Do you have a desire to make a difference in the life of a child?  We have an excellent career opportunity working to make a positive impact on children and their families within Potter County. If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The County Caseworker 2 will investigate general protective services and child protective services referrals, maintain a caseload, provide support to children and their families, and work closely with other agencies within the community and around the state to provide necessary services.  The County Caseworker 2 will maintain accurate record keeping in the statewide informational system.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.On-call and after-hours work are required. Travel is required.Excellent benefits package providedTelework: 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:Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; orSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; orA bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.Other Requirements:PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:You must pass a background investigation.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 c