County Caseworker II — Child Welfare & Family Safety

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncannon (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a County Caseworker 2 in Perry County Child Welfare Services. The role involves protecting children, supporting families, and conducting intake planning, safety assessments, and home visits to build stable family environments.

Responsibilities include investigating reports of mistreatment, overseeing placements, and maintaining thorough case records. A bachelor’s degree in social welfare or related field and related experience are required;

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
• 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 including 12 credits in the 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

• Intake Planning: Complete intake documentation and assess risk using approved models
• Child Safety: Investigate reports of mistreatment and take steps to ensure the safety of children
• Family Support: Conduct monthly home visits and develop family service plans
• Placement Oversight: Carry out out of home placement duties including monthly visits and family contact
• Record Management: Maintain accurate and detailed family files

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

Any equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 college credits in social sciences

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a County Caseworker 2 in Perry County Child Welfare Services. The role involves protecting children, supporting families, and conducting intake planning, safety assessments, and home visits to build stable family environments.

Responsibilities include investigating reports of mistreatment, overseeing placements, and maintaining thorough case records. A bachelor’s degree in social welfare or related field and related experience are required;