County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Beaver County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaver County Children & Youth Services in Pennsylvania seeks a County Caseworker 2 to support families and children across intake, ongoing, teen, and intensive units. You will assess risks, coordinate services, and maintain accurate case records while working with diverse populations.

The role requires strong communication, a strength-based approach, and flexibility for occasional weekends. A bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field and related experience are preferred, with PA

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 or 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 relevant social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Engage Families: Build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communicate clearly in person and in writing
• Assess Needs: Review family situations to understand risks, strengths, and service requirements
• Coordinate Services: Work with various agency units to connect families to ongoing, intake, teen, or intensive supports
• Maintain Records: Document case information accurately using computer systems and follow agency procedures
• Adapt Schedule: Adjust work hours when needed, including occasional weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences plus 1 year social casework

6 months experience as County Caseworker 1 or equivalent

Completion of County Social Casework Intern program

Within two months of graduating with qualifying degree/credits

Job description

Beaver County Children & Youth Services is looking for a motivated County Caseworker 2 who is ready to bring hope and stability to families in need. This position gives you the opportunity to work across a variety of service areas while supporting people facing difficult circumstances. You will be part of a caring team that values respect, problem-solving, and dedication. Start a rewarding career where your work truly matters.

This position supports families and children who are facing a wide range of needs and challenges. You will serve diverse populations while applying a strength-based approach to help guide your work. You may be placed into various units within the agency, such as Intake, Ongoing Services, Teen Services, Intensive Services, Placement, and Permanency.

As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Engage Families: Build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communicate clearly in person and in writing
• Assess Needs: Review family situations to understand risks, strengths, and service requirements
• Coordinate Services: Work with various agency units to connect families to ongoing, intake, teen, or intensive supports
• Maintain Records: Document case information accurately using computer systems and follow agency procedures
• Adapt Schedule: Adjust work hours when needed, including occasional weekends

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• The work hours include mandatory travel time, overtime, and after-hourswork.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.