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Job description
Salary
$34,320.00 - $39,000.00 Annually
Location
Fulton County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC- -L0623
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Fulton Co Child Welfare Ser
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/7/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0623
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Fulton County Child Welfare Services
Worksite Address
219 North Second Street
Worksite Address
Suite 201
City
McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17233
Contact Name
Christine McQuade
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC- -L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Become a County Caseworker 1 with Fulton County Child Welfare Services and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. This entry level role offers valuable training and hands-on experience in supporting families through challenging circumstances. You will work with a team that provides guidance, supervision, and opportunities for development. Step into a position that builds your skills while helping others find security and hope.
Employees have the ability to earn longevity incentives as well as the chance to participate in tuition reimbursement program opportunities through the County for ongoing education.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports children and families by responding to reports, completing investigations, and providing in home services with supervision and guidance. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:
Report Response: Receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect
Family Support: Provide in home case management services with guidance from supervisors
Court Participation: Take part in court activities including placement and adoption processes
Training Completion: Participate in extensive training on agency rules and child welfare practices
Data Entry: Enter case information into the case management system in a timely manner
On Call Duties: Join the mandatory on call rotation with support from agency supervisors
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Mandatory on-call rotation.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 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; or
A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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 clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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