County Caseworker 2 — Family & Child Welfare

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Williamsport is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to assess referrals, engage families, ensure child safety, and coordinate services within the Williamsport School District. The role emphasizes interviewing families, evaluating safety, and developing care plans with community partners.

The position is full-time, with hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and telework is not available.

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

• Review referrals and requests to determine service needs
• Conduct interviews to evaluate child safety and well being
• Identify risks and take protective action when safety cannot be maintained
• Develop plans, provide referrals and maintain accurate case documentation
• Work with families and community partners to support child welfare goals

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience

Any equivalent combination including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Williamsport is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to assess referrals, engage families, ensure child safety, and coordinate services within the Williamsport School District. The role emphasizes interviewing families, evaluating safety, and developing care plans with community partners.

The position is full-time, with hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and telework is not available.