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Clerk Typist 2

Children & Youth

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CHILDREN & YOUTH
CLERK TYPIST 2
Do you have a background or passion for working with children and families in an environment that serves to help others?
The Washington County Children & Youth Department is seeking applicants for a busy department to work as a Clerk Typist 2 at a starting salary of $41,086.50, with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.
The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for providing clerical support involving typing and processing of information, greeting and directing visitors/consumers in person or by phone and assisting with the smooth operation of the office.
The position requires both written and interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of office equipment, including a computer, scanner, copier, fax and telephone. Qualified candidates should also have a high school diploma or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Caseworker 1

Children & Youth

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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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

 

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Land Use Planner

Planning

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LAND USE PLANNER

 

The County of Washington is seeking applicants for the position of full-time Land Use Planner for the Planning Commission. The position is to ensure sound land development practices in the County through the technical application of planning and engineering principles, policies and regulatory mandates as defined by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Candidate will conduct environmental assessments for subdivision and land development plans and report their findings to municipalities; and will provide guidance to applicants for plan submittal, including calculating review fees. Review municipal ordinances for consistency with county planning efforts.  Primarily responsible for all GIS mapping for Planning Commission.    Candidate will also handle duties as Recycling Coordinator for Washington County, which includes technical assistance to municipalities and residents, developing special collection events for county residents, and state reporting and grant writing duties. 

 

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture or a related field along with technical knowledge of planning policies and regulatory requirements as defined by the PA Municipalities Planning Code.  Computer skills and GIS skills are also required, familiarity with computer coding a plus.

 

Salary - $50,647.90 per year

Benefits available on the 1st of the month after start date

 

Please apply by completing an application found at

www.washingtoncopa.gov by Friday, May 9, 2025

 

 

Applicants must be able to clear a 

criminal background check and physical.

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