Child Welfare Caseworker I: Protect & Support Families

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Caseworker 1 in Columbia County Child Welfare to protect children and support families, building connections with community partners and providing guidance toward positive outcomes.

You will perform case management, investigate child abuse reports, and coordinate with local organizations to link families to resources, while maintaining compliance with child welfare regulations. Full-time, no telework, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences
• Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within two months of graduating with qualifying degree/credits

Responsibilities

• Case management for families and children experiencing abuse or neglect and guiding them to appropriate services
• Investigate reports of child abuse and gather information to support regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with local organizations to link families to helpful resources
• Interact with clients in challenging situations and provide direction that promotes child well-being
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and handle tasks during non-traditional hours

Skills

Case management

Investigation

Community collaboration

Client interaction

On-call duties

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Two years of college coursework with 12 credits in specified social sciences

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Caseworker 1 in Columbia County Child Welfare to protect children and support families, building connections with community partners and providing guidance toward positive outcomes.

You will perform case management, investigate child abuse reports, and coordinate with local organizations to link families to resources, while maintaining compliance with child welfare regulations. Full-time, no telework, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Mon–Fri.