County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Fayette County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 in the Early Intervention Unit to support young children with developmental delays and assist families through early steps.

In this role you will conduct screenings, coordinate services with families and professionals, and monitor progress to promote healthy development and independence for children in Fayette County.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker I or completion of the County Social Casework Intern program
• A bachelor's degree with social welfare or related credits and one year of professional social casework experience
• Completion of or eligibility for degree/credits within two months of graduation

Responsibilities

• Early Screening: Conduct screenings to identify developmental delays in infants and toddlers
• Family Coordination: Track progress and plan needed services with families
• Service Support: Help families locate and obtain early intervention resources
• Collaborative Planning: Coordinate with guardians and professionals to support each child
• Progress Tracking: Monitor developmental outcomes and adjust plans as needed
• Support Linking: Connect individuals to services, resources, and benefits

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 related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience

Equivalent combination including 12 credits in related social sciences

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-58224-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Take on a meaningful career as a County Caseworker 2 with the Department of Human Services. Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration offers an opportunity to help people build stronger, healthier lives. This position lets you help children reach important milestones while supporting parents through each step. Your efforts will strengthen early development and create brighter futures. This is your chance to promote recovery and independence for the youngest members of the community.

This role focuses on helping young children who are experiencing developmental delays and supporting their families through important early steps.

As a County Caseworker 2 in the Early Intervention Unit, you will perform the following duties:

• Early Screening: Conduct screenings to identify developmental delays in infants and toddlers


• Family Coordination: Work with families to track progress and plan needed services


• Service Support: Assist families in locating and obtaining early intervention resources


• Collaborative Planning: Coordinate with guardians and professionals to support each child


• Progress Tracking: Monitor developmental outcomes and adjust plans as needed


• Support Linking:Connect individuals to helpful services, resources, and benefits

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.


• 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.


• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Additional Requirement:

• Valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.