County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Fairview Township (Erie County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to help keep families safe and strong. You will learn new skills while supporting children and caregivers, connecting families with needed services, and building trusted relationships within communities.

The role focuses on assessments, guidance, and coordinating services in community settings and homes, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience and 12 college credits in social sciences or a relevant degree.
• Ability to perform assessments, coordinate services and assist families.
• Must meet background and residency requirements and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and investigations to understand family needs.
• Manage cases and maintain steady communication with families.
• Provide guidance on home routines, budgeting and child care.
• Coordinate services with community resources to improve well-being.
• Document findings to support decisions and service planning.

Skills

Case management

Assessments

Family support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Two years experience plus 12 college credits in social sciences

Equivalent combination incl. 12 credits & paraprofessional case mgmt

Within two months of graduation for educational requirements

Job description

$43,228.00 Annually

Delaware County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CSSC-2026-60758-L0623

Local Government

HS Delaware Co Child Welfare S

10/19/2026

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

L0623

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

PSSU

LG

LG

88212723

Delaware County Children and Youth Services

1510 Chester Pike

Eddystone, Pennsylvania

19022

Nicole Jones

610.324.1851

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 1 with Delaware County Children & Youth, you will play a key part in helping families stay safe and strong. This role gives you the chance to learn new skills while offering support to children and their caregivers. Your work will matter from the first day as you connect people with the help they need.

Join a mission that puts families first and encourages your professional development.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on offering direct support to families through assessments, guidance, and coordination of services. You will provide help in community settings and homes while building strong relationships.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Conduct Assessments: Complete evaluations and investigations to understand family needs
• Manage Cases: Organize services and maintain steady communication with families
• Support Families: Provide guidance in areas such as home routines, budgeting, and child care
• Coordinate Services: Connect families with community resources to improve well-being
• Document Findings: Maintain accurate records to support decision-making and service planning

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

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.
  • Position may require working beyond the regular workday hours to meet the needs of families.
• Telework: No telework for the first six (6) months of employment. After an employee has completed six (6) months of employment and have regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices hybrid schedule.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.