Perry County Commissioners

08/10/2026

Perry County is accepting applications for a Full-Time Clerk in the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Office until 4:00 p.m. August 21, 2026. The position is responsible to prepare and maintain court records/files and provide administrative support to the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Office. Primary duties include:

• Perform administrative duties to include: typing, filing, copying, location and delivery of files, records retention, and scanning
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Assist in court proceedings
• Answer the telephone, respond to inquiries, take messages, and/or direct calls
• Provide support at the front counter as needed
• Responsible to provide information and customer service to visitors, Judges, Law Clerks and other staff

Successful candidate must possess: High school diploma or GED 2 years administrative experience

Compensation includes a starting salary of $15.56/hour. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance after a probationary period. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume to the Zoe Burd at P.O. Box 325, New Bloomfield PA 17068. Employment applications are available at www.perryco.org Job Openings. Questions may be directed to Zoe Burd at 717-582-2131 or [email protected]

08/10/2026

Salary Board Meeting August 10, 2026

08/10/2026

Commissioner's Public Meeting August 10, 2026

08/06/2026

The Perry County Commissioners are pleased to congratulate Annie Strite, MH.IDD Administrator and Mental Health Director of the Cumberland / Perry County, PA - MH . IDD . EI on her recent recognition as County Commissioner Association of Pennsylvania Affiliate Of The Year.

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Perry County is accepting applications for Full-Time Caseworker 2 in the Children & Youth Services Department. This civil service position is responsible to provide a full range of social and case management services to children, youth, and families.
Primary duties include:
• Performs service planning on intakes to include completion of intake documentation
• Determine risk using approved risk assessment model
• Investigate reports of mistreatment and abuse of children
• Perform general protective services including home visits with families and development of family service plans
• Perform out of home placement duties to include monthly visits and family contacts
Successful candidate must possess:
• Six months as a civil service County Caseworker 1
OR
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program
OR
• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major
OR
• Bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social science 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
Compensation includes a starting salary of $24.92/hour. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day probation period. The position is included in a twenty-four hour on-call rotation.
Please contact Kristie Gantt, Administrator, at 717-582-2076 or [email protected] for additional information and application instructions.

07/30/2026

Perry County is accepting applications for Full-Time Caseworker 1 in the Children & Youth Services Department. This civil service position is responsible to provide a full range of social and case management services to children, youth, and families.
Primary duties include:
• Performs service planning on intakes to include completion of intake documentation
• Determine risk using approved risk assessment model
• Investigate reports of mistreatment and abuse of children
• Perform home visits with families to develop family service plans
• Performs out of home placement duties
Successful candidate must possess:
• Bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social science
OR
• Two years’ 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 related social science
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
Compensation includes a starting salary of $21.36/hour. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and health, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day probation period.
Please contact Kristie Gantt, Administrator, at 717-582-2076 or [email protected] for additional information and application instructions.

07/27/2026

Commissioner's Public Meeting July 27, 2026