Child Welfare Caseworker II – Safeguard Families

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Fulton County Children and Youth seeks a County Caseworker 2 to guide families toward safer and healthier futures, helping children stay safe and connected to stable homes. You will use evolving skills and training to assist families in meeting needs and staying on track.

This role focuses on guiding families as they work to meet health, safety, and well-being needs of their children, coordinating services, and evaluating safety.

Qualifications

• Six months of County Caseworker 1 experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with social welfare focus or related social sciences credits.
• Ability to meet educational requirements within two months of graduating.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service plans supporting safety and development of children.
• Coordinate placement options for secure permanence.
• Conduct assessments to determine safety and well-being.
• Team with community programs to address family needs.
• Track progress and adjust services for improvement.

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology/social sciences

Equivalent combination: 12 credits in social sciences + experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Fulton County Children and Youth seeks a County Caseworker 2 to guide families toward safer and healthier futures, helping children stay safe and connected to stable homes. You will use evolving skills and training to assist families in meeting needs and staying on track.

This role focuses on guiding families as they work to meet health, safety, and well-being needs of their children, coordinating services, and evaluating safety.