County Caseworker II: Create Safer, Stable Families

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to support children, youth, and families in building safer, more stable lives. You will work with a team that emphasizes professional growth and strong support, guiding individuals through challenging moments to foster positive change.

The role involves delivering social services, conducting safety reviews, creating case plans, and coordinating referrals while ensuring ongoing monitoring and adjustment of supports as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of County Caseworker 1-level experience or equivalent
• Successful completion of County Social Casework Intern program or related internship
• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or related social sciences coursework
• Candiate within two months of graduating will be considered for education requirements
• Equivalents combining education and social sciences coursework accepted

Responsibilities

• Safety Assessment: Review home situations to evaluate safety needs
• Family Guidance: Provide direction to strengthen well-being and stability
• Case Planning: Develop plans supporting long-term permanency for children and families
• Service Referral: Link individuals to programs addressing specific needs
• Progress Monitoring: Track progress and adjust supports as needed

Skills

Social casework experience

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Crisis assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/psychology/related fields plus one year casework

Equivalent combination of education/experience (12 credits in social sciences)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to support children, youth, and families in building safer, more stable lives. You will work with a team that emphasizes professional growth and strong support, guiding individuals through challenging moments to foster positive change.

The role involves delivering social services, conducting safety reviews, creating case plans, and coordinating referrals while ensuring ongoing monitoring and adjustment of supports as needed.