County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Crawford County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The County Caseworker 2 position with Crawford County Children and Youth Services helps children and families build safer, more stable lives. You will join a team that supports professional growth and offers strong guidance to navigate challenging times while promoting positive change.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, family guidance, case planning, service referrals, and progress monitoring to ensure permanency and well-being for families in the community.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in social welfare or related field or related combination of education/credits.
• 教育要旨 in social welfare related fields and completion of required credits may meet minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safety Assessment: Review home situations to evaluate safety needs.
• Family Guidance: Offer direction that helps strengthen well-being and stability.
• Case Planning: Create plans that support long-term permanency for children and families.
• Service Referral: Connect individuals to programs that address their specific needs.
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust supports as needed.

Skills

Social work experience

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Job description

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 2 role with Crawford County Children and Youth Services gives you the chance to help children and families build safer and more stable lives. You will work with a team that values professional growth and strong support. This position allows you to guide individuals through difficult moments while encouraging positive change. It is a meaningful opportunity to strengthen your skills and make a lasting impact in the community.

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 2 role with Crawford County Children and Youth Services gives you the chance to help children and families build safer and more stable lives. You will work with a team that values professional growth and strong support. This position allows you to guide individuals through difficult moments while encouraging positive change. It is a meaningful opportunity to strengthen your skills and make a lasting impact in the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides social services to children, youth, and families seeking support in building safer and more stable lives.

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

• Safety Assessment: Review home situations to evaluate safety needs
• Family Guidance: Offer direction that helps strengthen well-being and stability
• Case Planning: Create plans that support long-term permanency for children and families
• Service Referral: Connect individuals to programs that address their specific needs
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust supports as needed
  
  

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• Rotation for late person (Intake department) and on call (Intake and Ongoing departments).
• 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.
  
  

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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 services 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.
• 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.
  

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
  
  

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.



EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.