Entry-Level Child Welfare Caseworker — Community Impact

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 in Northumberland County Child Welfare to support children, youth, and families through entry-level social service work and case management. You will build connections in the community to strengthen families and help them meet service plan goals.

You will conduct safety assessments, schedule home visits, and maintain timely documentation while working with partners across hospitals, schools, and police to coordinate effective

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant paraprofessional experience or a bachelor's degree with social science credits.
• Educational requirements may be met within two months of graduation.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with children, parents, and foster parents.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, home visits, and meetings for safety checks.
• Prepare forms and maintain up-to-date case records per agency policies.
• Respond to and investigate after-hours reports when on call.
• Collaborate with social service agencies, hospitals, and schools to meet service goals.

Skills

Social services

Community outreach

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 in Northumberland County Child Welfare to support children, youth, and families through entry-level social service work and case management. You will build connections in the community to strengthen families and help them meet service plan goals.

You will conduct safety assessments, schedule home visits, and maintain timely documentation while working with partners across hospitals, schools, and police to coordinate effective