County Caseworker II - Support Families and Kids

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 in Northumberland County to support children and families, promoting safety and well-being. You will perform casework, maintain contacts, conduct interviews, and document case information in CAPS systems.

The role requires collaboration with community partners and may include after-hours responses. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related social sciences credits or equivalent experience; residency waivers may

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Casework Services: Provide guidance to children and families to support safety, permanence, and overall well-being
• Family Contacts: Maintain frequent contact with children, parents, and foster parents to address concerns and support progress
• Interviews and Visits: Conduct interviews, home visits, and meetings to assess safety and understand family needs
• Documentation Tasks: Prepare forms, maintain case records, and complete correspondence according to agency standards
• Database Use: Use the statewide CAPS system to enter and review information in a timely and accurate manner
• After-Hours Response: Respond to emergency calls after hours and investigate reports when assigned

Skills

Case management

Interviews

Documentation

CAPS data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 in Northumberland County to support children and families, promoting safety and well-being. You will perform casework, maintain contacts, conduct interviews, and document case information in CAPS systems.

The role requires collaboration with community partners and may include after-hours responses. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related social sciences credits or equivalent experience; residency waivers may