Child Welfare Caseworker I - Impactful Community Support

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Crawford County Human Services seeks a County Caseworker 1 to assist children and families referred under the Child Protective Services Law, guiding them toward safety, well-being, and permanency. You will work within a team to support growth, stability, and positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes case management, safety monitoring, and collaboration with partners, with full-time hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, in-office with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Provide guidance and support to children and families throughout the case process
• Safety Focus: Monitor family conditions and promote safer environments
• Family Support: Help families access resources to support stability and healthy living
• Collaboration: Work with team members and partners to achieve positive outcomes
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of case activities and interactions

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Two years of County Social Services Aide 3 experience

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Graduation window within two months of qualifying degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Crawford County Human Services seeks a County Caseworker 1 to assist children and families referred under the Child Protective Services Law, guiding them toward safety, well-being, and permanency. You will work within a team to support growth, stability, and positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes case management, safety monitoring, and collaboration with partners, with full-time hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, in-office with no telework option.