Caseworker II, Child Welfare — Protect Families On-Call

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bloomfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 for Perry County Child Welfare Services to help protect children and strengthen families. You will assess safety, respond to concerns, and support families in building safe, stable environments as part of a compassionate team.

Responsibilities include intake planning, investigating mistreatment, conducting home visits, overseeing placements, and maintaining detailed files.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A 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 and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Intake Planning: Complete intake documentation and assess risk using approved models
• Child Safety: Investigate reports of mistreatment and take steps to ensure the safety of children
• Family Support: Conduct monthly home visits and develop family service plans
• Placement Oversight: Carry out out of home placement duties including monthly visits and family contact
• Record Management: Maintain accurate and detailed family files

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 for Perry County Child Welfare Services to help protect children and strengthen families. You will assess safety, respond to concerns, and support families in building safe, stable environments as part of a compassionate team.

Responsibilities include intake planning, investigating mistreatment, conducting home visits, overseeing placements, and maintaining detailed files.