Child Welfare Caseworker II - Hybrid Telework Eligible

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Linntown (PA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 for Union County Children and Youth Services. This full-time role focuses on safeguarding children, assessing family needs, and coordinating services to promote safe, stable homes.

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential telework after six months. A degree with social welfare major or equivalent experience is required, with strong opportunities to engage the community in Lewisburg and surrounding

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

• Initial Assessments: Gather information, assess home stability, and evaluate caregiver capabilities
• Safety Actions: Identify risks, implement safety responses, and coordinate needed services
• Family Engagement: Maintain contact with families and community partners to support progress
• Case Documentation: Prepare detailed case notes, reports, and required forms
• Service Coordination: Refer families to appropriate agency and community supports
• Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and on-call rotation is a requirement of employment
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after 6 months. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Lewisburg, PA The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree plus 12 sociology/social welfare credits and 1 year social casework experience

12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice or related social sciences

Equivalent combination including 12 related credits

Within two months of graduating with qualifying degree/credits

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 for Union County Children and Youth Services. This full-time role focuses on safeguarding children, assessing family needs, and coordinating services to promote safe, stable homes.

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential telework after six months. A degree with social welfare major or equivalent experience is required, with strong opportunities to engage the community in Lewisburg and surrounding