County Social Casework Intern (Local Government) (College)- Delaware County C&Y

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
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Nov 07, 2024
THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services Office of Children and Youth Services has an immediate opening for a motivated and compassionate Social Casework Intern. We offer a supportive work environment and on-the-job training to excel in the field of social services. Apply today to take advantage of this rewarding career opportunity! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for case activities under the supervision of a Caseworker 2 or 3 or Casework Supervisor. Training and supervision are accomplished through observation of Caseworkers, detailed instructions, supervisory conferences, and the frequent review of work in progress. Social Casework Interns will assist with assessment activities, assist in the performance and provision of specific services such as placement and counseling, as well as assist in other specialized areas to include home and money management, housing, employment, and child rearing. Our mission is to provide quality services for the immediate safety and protection of children, to keep children with their own families whenever possible, to provide temporary, substitute care for children when necessary, and to reunite children with their families as quickly as possible after placement. This position gives you the opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that provides case management, counseling, and related supportive services to abused and/or neglected children from birth up to age 18, and their families. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Unpaid internship, Spring Semester (January through May 2025) Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary: Unpaid internship 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: Enrollment as a full time student in a bachelor's degree program in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related behavioral science, and completion of 75 credits, including completion of 15 credits in one of the listed majors. 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 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. 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.