Caseworker Trainee: Launch Your Career in Child Welfare

Lancaster County; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County’s Children & Youth Social Service Agency is hiring a Caseworker Trainee to join Intake, Family Support and Permanency divisions. The role begins with probationary training and supervision, after which staff advance to Caseworker.

The position involves investigations, short-term services, and developing long-term plans for children and families. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in social sciences and knowledge of relevant PA laws.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the PA Juvenile Act, the Child Protective Services Law, and DPW Regulations.
• Ability to gather and analyze information to support safe case disposition and planning.
• Ability to develop written case plans and present reviews to the court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of referrals of neglect and abuse under supervision.
• Provide emergency or short-term services during investigations.
• Develop and implement written, court-approved case plans for children and families.
• Coordinate services across Intake, Family Support and Permanency divisions.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Job description

Lancaster County’s Children & Youth Social Service Agency is hiring a Caseworker Trainee to join Intake, Family Support and Permanency divisions. The role begins with probationary training and supervision, after which staff advance to Caseworker.

The position involves investigations, short-term services, and developing long-term plans for children and families. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in social sciences and knowledge of relevant PA laws.