County Caseworker I: Build Safe, Strong Families

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to join Snyder County Child Welfare Services. You will gather information, assess safety, coach families, and connect clients to community resources to help families succeed and meet service plan goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partner agencies to ensure consistent service delivery and child safety. Typical schedule is full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some potential irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of County Social Services Aide 3 experience and two years of college credits (12 credits) in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 college credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Educational requirements may be met within two months of graduation with qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Safety assessment: gather information and evaluate risk factors for children and families.
• Skill building: coach families using strengths-based approaches.
• Resource connection: link clients to community services and coordinate supports.
• Service planning: assist families in meeting service plan goals.
• Behavior monitoring: observe and track changes to ensure safety and progress.
• Agency collaboration: work with partner agencies to ensure consistent service delivery.

Education

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

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to join Snyder County Child Welfare Services. You will gather information, assess safety, coach families, and connect clients to community resources to help families succeed and meet service plan goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partner agencies to ensure consistent service delivery and child safety. Typical schedule is full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some potential irregular hours.