Child Welfare Caseworker - Permanency & Safety

Montgomery County PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Montgomery County PA seeks a skilled Child Welfare Caseworker to join the casework unit and report to a unit supervisor. The role emphasizes family-focused child protective, placement, and permanency services, often delivered in the homes of families within the county.

The position requires travel across the county and some out-of-county trips. You will handle emergency responses, in-home protective services, and coordination with legal authorities to pursue permanency plans for children.

Qualificações

• Six months of experience as a Caseworker Trainee or equivalent.
• This position requires clearances for Child Abuse, Criminal History and FBI.
• Pennsylvania residency is not required.

Responsabilidades

• Professional assessment of child risk, safety and family strengths.
• Emergency response and in-home protective services for at-risk children.
• Management of caseloads and case records with documenting data.
• Initiate court proceedings to protect child welfare and establish permanency.
• Coordination with legal authorities and community resources.

Conhecimentos

Case management

Child welfare

CPS

Documentation

Court testimony

Emergency response

Formação académica

Bachelor of Social Work

Related coursework (sociology, social welfare, psychology, etc.)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Automated case management system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Montgomery County PA seeks a skilled Child Welfare Caseworker to join the casework unit and report to a unit supervisor. The role emphasizes family-focused child protective, placement, and permanency services, often delivered in the homes of families within the county.

The position requires travel across the county and some out-of-county trips. You will handle emergency responses, in-home protective services, and coordination with legal authorities to pursue permanency plans for children.