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Caseworker 2 Bilingual (Children, Youth, & Families) - Multiple Vacancies

Salary

$48,039.00 Annually

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2025-CW2BB2

Department

Human Services

Division

Children, Youth and Families

Opening Date

04/15/2025

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.

Qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, an Education and Experience Review, in which points will be assigned to each applicant’s education and relevant work experience provided on their application.

We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience. Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact County of Northampton Human Resources at [email protected] 610-829-6366.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

A bilingual Caseworker 2 with the County of Northampton is responsible for providing a full range of social and case management services to County residents of all ages, through consumer-focused programs designed to maintain or improve the quality of life for individuals and their families. This position will function within Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) division of Human Services and will include working directly with consumers within the Spanish speaking community, from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances to assist them in attaining an improved social, economic, emotional, or physical well-being.

This position utilizes casework skills to obtain information from consumers to access available resources. Caseworkers employ problem solving techniques, provide counseling to achieve service plan goals, monitor consumer behavior, interact with service provider and agencies, and ultimately exercise initiative and judgment to improve the lives of those they are serving.

A bilingual Caseworker 2 requires the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English and Spanish to perform the duties of this position. Proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated within the probationary period.

In order to be considered for the position, you must meet at least one (1) of the following requirements:

+ Six (6) months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; OR

+ Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program or Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) Internship; OR

+ A 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 (1) year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; OR

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Updated January 2024

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Information to demonstrate your eligibility for this position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience and education). Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for this position. Please click "yes" to demonstrate that you have read and understood this information.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Caseworker 2 position is part of the PSSU Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $23.0955 per hour ($48,039.00 annually), and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a valid and current driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are required for this position. Are you able to demonstrate your abilities to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in both English and Spanish? Note: You will be tested prior to hire to demonstrate these skills.

+ Yes

+ No

06

What is your highest level of education?

+ Less than High School

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or Higher

07

Have you successfully completed twelve (12) college credit hours of courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences? Note: Unofficial transcripts must be attached to confirm otherwise your application will be rejected.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in one of the following social welfare majors: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling? Note: Be sure to list your degree major under your education section and attach your transcripts to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will need to be provided prior to hire. Failure to attach your transcripts could result in your application being rejected.

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have one (1) year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency? Note: Be sure your work history reflects this.

+ Yes

+ No

10

Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) Internship?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship in the text box provided. If you answered "no", please type "N/A" in the text box provided. Name of employer where you completed your internship Type of internship and duties performed Number of hours completed

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Have you completed the County Caseworker Intern Program in a civil service position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship in the text box provided. If you answered "no", please type "N/A" in the text box provided. Name of employer where you completed your internship Type of internship and duties performed Number of hours completed

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Caseworkers interview and obtain information from caregivers, natural parents, and other individuals to complete a comprehensive needs assessment. Please select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your experience with conducting initial intake assessments.

+ I have experience conducting interviews with consumers, members of their families, and other persons in areas of foster care, adoption, adult services, preventative services, in-home health care, nursing home, or other services necessary to assess social, economic, health or physical problems to assist them in obtaining services without any direct supervision of a supervisor or manager. I was responsible for the complete, evaluative interview process including planning and scheduling the interviews, taking notes, asking follow up questions, and completing timely written assessments including a summarization of the information secured during the interview in a human services agency/field with any direct supervision of a supervisor or manager.

+ I have experience conducting initial intake assessments of applicants related to social services needs however I was not responsible for conducting the complete, in-depth interview process - OR - I have completed a Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship of 975 hours related to this work behavior - OR - I have completed the County Social Casework Intern program related to this work behavior.

+ I have completed a human services college internship of at least 3 credit hours related to this work behavior - OR - I have completed a human services internship of at least 200 hours related to this work behavior.

+ I have completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as interviewing or counseling.

+ I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.

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Caseworkers maintain a caseload of individuals receiving supports/services and completes ongoing case documentation (electronic and paper files) of all contacts and referrals made, information provided, work completed, and disposition in a timely manner, and in accordance with regulatory compliance. Please select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your experience with maintaining a caseload.

+ I have experience in any social services area maintaining a comprehensive record of contacts and referrals made, information provided, services delivered to individuals, meetings held, work completed, and disposition with adherence of timeframes in relation to compliance with rules, regulation, policy, procedures, and/or legislation.

+ I have experience in any social services area maintaining a record of contacts and referrals made, information provided, services delivered to individuals, meetings, held, work completed, and disposition - OR - I have completed a CWEB internship of 975 hours related to this work behavior - OR - I have completed the County Social Casework Intern program related to this work behavior.

+ I have completed a human services college internship of at least 3 credit hours related to this work behavior - OR - I have completed a human services internship of at least 200 hours related to this work behavior.

+ I have completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as data input, business writing, research, and writing for the workplace, communications, or English composition.

+ I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.

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Caseworkers develop individual/family service plans based on the strengths/needs of an individual including identifying priorities, developing family-centered outcomes, and monitoring their progress and providing follow-up via telephone calls, home visits, and/or contacting provider agencies. Please select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your experience with developing and monitoring individual service plans.

+ I have experience developing individual/family service plans based on an individual's strengths/needs including developing outcomes and identifying priorities AND I monitored the progress of their service plan AND I provided follow-up by making telephone calls and conducting meetings or visits.

+ I have experience performing limited aspects of this work behavior such as helping individuals implement their service plan by helping them execute their goals however I did not develop the service plan - OR - I have completed a CWEB internship of 975 hours related to this work behavior - OR - I have completed the County Social Casework Intern program related to this work behavior.

+ I have completed a human services college internship of at least 3 credit hours related to this work behavior - OR - I have completed a human services internship of at least 200 hours related to this work behavior.

+ I have completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as development of social policy or planning/goal development.

+ I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.

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