AFTER HOURS CASEWORKER

COUNTY OF ADAMS; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTY OF ADAMS is seeking an After-Hours Caseworker in Gettysburg, PA. This full-time role focuses on leading after-hours weekend coverage to safeguard children and support families, coordinating with police and medical staff for initial investigations and documenting home environments and safety concerns.

The position requires weekend hours, potential court appearances, and processing referrals. Compensation starts at $50,227.06 annually, with merit-hire considerations and required

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a county caseworker required or
• Experience as a county caseworker intern through completion of the CWEB program or
• One year experience in a professional social casework in a public or private social services agency

Responsibilities

• Handles after-hours weekend casework to protect the welfare of children and preserve the family unit when possible.
• Receives and processes reports and referrals during weekend after-hours, coordinating with police and medical staff for initial investigations.
• Testifies at hearings and attends court as requested in juvenile and criminal cases.

Job description

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AFTER HOURS CASEWORKER

Full Time Gettysburg, PA, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1983

Salary: $50,227.06 Annually

The After-Hours Caseworker is an experienced specialized caseworker who possesses adept skills in mediating conflict within families and exhibits a positive and professional image that promotes solution thinking. The Caseworker functions as a lead worker for after-hours weekend coverage directed at protecting the welfare of children and preserving the family unit whenever possible. This position receives and processes all reports and referrals coming into the agency during weekend after-hours including working with police and medical staff to conduct initial investigations, documenting home environment, safety concerns, and other observations. This position will be required to attend Court and testify at hearings regarding juvenile and criminal cases as requested.

MERIT HIRE

Hours of Work:

• Hours performed from in office or home are Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 10:00pm; 10:00pm - 7:00am are on call for Emergency Services.
• Friday on call time is provided from 10:00am-3:00pm
• 7:00am to 8:00am may default back to the after-hours worker if no one is available and coverage is needed.
• This position would provide coverage during emergency office closures.

Minimum Qualifications for Position:

• Minimum 6 months experience as a county caseworker required or
• Experience as a county caseworker intern through completion of the CWEB program or
• One year experience in a professional social casework in a public or private social services agency

Required Documentation:

• Cover Letter and Resume
• Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center

Applications will NOT be accepted without all required documentation submitted.

Job closes October 1, 2026

Status: Full Time, Exempt, benefit eligible
Compensation: $50,227.06 minimum to start, experience may be considered.