Caseworker I — Youth & Family Support

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to guide children, youth, and families toward positive social, emotional, and economic stability. You will gather information, counsel clients, and connect them with resources in a supportive, professional environment.

The role offers full-time hours (8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday) with on-call duties and potential evening/weekend hours. After one year of service, you advance to Caseworker 2 with a $27.23 hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Two years as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework with 12 credits in social sciences.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences.
• Any equivalent combination including 12 credits and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Applicants may meet educational requirements within two months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Client Support: Assist children, youth, and families in working toward improved social and emotional adjustment.
• Information Gathering: Collect essential background details to understand client needs.
• Counseling Services: Provide guidance to clients and family members as they address challenges.
• Resource Coordination: Help clients access community and agency supports.
• Training Participation: Engage in required classroom and fieldwork training under supervision during the probationary period.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Two years of college coursework including 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Equivalent combination including 12 credits and paraprofessional case management experience

Job description

Washington County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to guide children, youth, and families toward positive social, emotional, and economic stability. You will gather information, counsel clients, and connect them with resources in a supportive, professional environment.

The role offers full-time hours (8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday) with on-call duties and potential evening/weekend hours. After one year of service, you advance to Caseworker 2 with a $27.23 hourly wage.