Child Welfare Caseworker II — Telework Eligible

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Eddystone (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after six months

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Delaware County seeks a County Caseworker 2 to protect children and strengthen homes. The role involves direct service in homes and communities, assessing safety and needs during investigations, coordinating services, and guiding families toward stability.

The position requires six months of relevant experience or a qualifying degree, telework after six months, and inclusion in a supportive team in the Delaware County Child Welfare Service.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or successful completion of 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; 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

• Conduct Assessments: Evaluate safety and needs during investigations of abuse or neglect
• Provide Case Management: Coordinate services and monitor progress for assigned cases
• Support Families: Offer guidance in areas such as daily living, child care, employment, and household stability
• Arrange Placements: Place children in foster homes when needed and maintain ongoing communication
• Advocate for Services: Make referrals and work with community partners to improve service outcomes
• Participate in Training: Attend county programs and formal instruction leading to caseworker certification

Skills

Six months experience as County Casew

County Social Casework Intern program

Bachelor's degree in social welfare

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in社会

Educational equivalency with sociology

Graduation near degree completion

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/criminal justice/related social sciences

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Delaware County seeks a County Caseworker 2 to protect children and strengthen homes. The role involves direct service in homes and communities, assessing safety and needs during investigations, coordinating services, and guiding families toward stability.

The position requires six months of relevant experience or a qualifying degree, telework after six months, and inclusion in a supportive team in the Delaware County Child Welfare Service.