CHILDREN & YOUTH

CASEWORKER 1

Washington County has immediate openings for the position of Caseworker 1.  This is an opportunity to work with children and families in an environment that serves to help others.

The starting salary is $44,440.50, with advancement opportunities, and the position also receives a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.

The position will automatically progress to a Caseworker 2 after completion of one year of service at an annual salary of $50,056.50.

The position investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth and families.  An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families and helping them utilize all available resources.

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 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 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 is required.  Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.  Microsoft Office skills are required.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

CASEWORKER 2

Washington County has immediate openings for the position of Children and Youth Caseworker 2.  This is an opportunity to work with children and families in an environment that serves to help others.

The starting salary is $50,056.50, with advancement opportunities, and the position also receives a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.

The position investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth and families.  An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families and helping them utilize all available resources.

Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 OR successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program 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 and one 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 is required.  Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.  Microsoft Office skills are required.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Family First Prevention Specialist

The Washington County Children & Youth Department is seeking applicants for the position of Program Specialist – Family First Prevention Specialist.  This is an opportunity to oversee the implementation and compliance of Family First Legislation requirements, as well as, project management, training, education, reporting and stakeholder engagement relating to Family First Legislation.

The starting annual salary is $55,000.00 with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.

Two years of professional level experience in the field of children, youth and families and a bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of experience and training is required. 

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov

through Monday, February 24, 2025.

Please contact the Washington County Human Resources Department with questions about the position at 724-229-5930.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHILDREN & YOUTH 

CASEWORK SUPERVISOR

Washington County is seeking applicants for the position of Children and Youth Casework Supervisor.  This is an opportunity to oversee the investigating and servicing of abuse cases in accordance with the Child Protective Services Law and other child welfare legislation and assist casework staff in the performance of their job duties.

The starting annual salary is $60,500.00 with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.  On-call compensation, as assigned, is also awarded to supervisors for covering on-call shifts during evenings, weekends and holidays at 25% of their hourly rate for all time spent on such duty.

Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences or any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences is required. Supervisory and computer experience is necessary. 

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov

by Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Please contact the Washington County Human Resources Department with questions about the position at 724-229-5930.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FISCAL TECHNICIAN

The Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department has an opening for the position of Fiscal Technician.

Responsibilities include reviewing and processing a variety of financial documents, communicating with providers to provide technical assistance, maintaining spreadsheets to monitor spending/for preparation of financial reports and compiling data to support state and federal requirements.

The starting annual salary is $37,661.93 with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.

One year as a Fiscal Assistant or three years of work involving the maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work which involves the application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices; and graduation from high school OR one year of experience in maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an associate degree in accounting or business administration OR any equivalent combination of experience and training is required. Computer experience is also necessary. 

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

CASEWORK MANAGER

Washington County has an immediate opening for a Children and Youth Casework Manager.  The starting annual salary range for the position is $72,000.00 to $75,352.84, with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance and retirement contribution. 

This is an opportunity to direct and oversee staff in regard to safety compliance with Department of Public Welfare regulations and quality improvement processes for Children and Youth.  The incumbent will oversee Casework Supervisors who are responsible for providing oversight of cases that come to the attention of Children & Youth.  The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting the Agency Administrator and Deputy Director with screening and evaluating requests for services.

The position requires three years of experience in public or private social work, including one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity, and 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 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.  Child welfare experience is preferred.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov through Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Please contact the Washington County Human Resources Department with questions about the position at 724-229-5930.  

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EARLY INTERVENTION COORDINATOR

The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants for the position of Early Intervention Coordinator.  The starting salary for the position is $41,482.93 with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and paid time off (vacation and sick).  The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30 (rare occasion may work evening/weekend) with minimal travel required. 

The position helps children between birth to 3 years of age with developmental concerns to receive services free of charge and monitors and coordinates the community services for the families. The position works closely with all Early Intervention providers to assure they are supported and following the procedures needed for fidelity to the program, assists in development of supports and services needed for the children served in the Early Intervention Program, coordinates various parent-child interactive meetings/events, along with outreach to the community partnership, residence, and providers to assure accurate referrals and resources are being provided in Washington County. The position also works closely with the Office of Developmental and Early Learning (OCDEL) for monitoring and evaluations of the providers of the Early Intervention services in the county. 

Two years of professional level experience in the field of intellectual disabilities and a bachelor’s degree is required OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Please contact the Washington County Human Resources Department with questions about the position at 724-229-5930.  

Applicants must submit a Washington County employment application, available online at www.washingtoncopa.gov or in the Washington County Human Resources Department by Friday, March 7, 2025 to:

            County of Washington

            Human Resources Department

            Attn:  Early Intervention Coordinator           

95 West Beau Street, Suite 400

            Washington, PA 15301

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.