Caseworker

Blair County Children, Youth, and Families (BCCYF) is committed to strengthening families, protecting the rights and welfare of children, and ensuring children have the opportunity for a healthy development free from abuse or neglect. Apply for caseworker openings, and you will add value in children's lives by providing support, safety, protection, and support their family needs.

Requirements

Qualified applicants must hold credentials to be a caseworker in a Pennsylvania County. This would entail holding a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR possess two years as a county social services aide III with two years of college-level coursework that includes 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR any equivalent combination of...

Responsible for the provision of case management services to the residents of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, to include counseling, goal setting and tracking, maintenance of files and related activities. Serves as liaison between residents, families, and outside agencies.

1. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

2. Actively participates in the home life of assigned residents.

3. Facilitates periodic contact between residents and their families to promote the goal of improved family relationships, documents such contact, and communicates the results of these family contacts to other staff involved in the care of the resident.

4. Attends and participates in individual and group therapy for residents.

5. Maintains case files that are current, accurate, confidential and in compliance with all applicable standards.

6. Develops the Initial Plans of Service and 3-Month Reviews for residents within the prescribed time frames and standards, with appropriate...