Caseworker II — Child Welfare Advocate (Full-Time)

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Children and Youth Services is seeking a Caseworker II to assess and investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect, provide supportive services, and develop service plans with families. The role involves court documentation, crisis response, and coordination with community resources in a safety-sensitive position.

The position is permanent/full-time, based in Carlisle, PA, with a 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule, 75 hours bi-weekly, and pre-employment drug screening requirements.

Qualifications

• 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 other related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provides casework services to families and children.
• Assesses risk and safety of children at regular intervals as per DPW regulations.
• Investigates allegations of Child/Abuse and Neglect.
• Develops and implements service plans with clients based on strengths and concerns identified during assessment.
• Makes referrals to community resources and works with providers to meet family needs.
• Participates in planning for coordination of services.
• Prepares court documents, attends hearings and testifies to the facts of the case.
• Maintains contact with all case members as per DPW regulations via home, field, office or school visits.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the record and keeps the electronic file up to date.
• Obtains and reviews all records and reports regarding a family.
• Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
• Maintains statistics and completes required paperwork/reports.
• Serves as an advocate for children and parents.
• Utilizes critical thinking and conflict resolution to handle crises in the field.

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or bachelor’s degree including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences

Job description

Cumberland County Children and Youth Services is seeking a Caseworker II to assess and investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect, provide supportive services, and develop service plans with families. The role involves court documentation, crisis response, and coordination with community resources in a safety-sensitive position.

The position is permanent/full-time, based in Carlisle, PA, with a 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule, 75 hours bi-weekly, and pre-employment drug screening requirements.