Impactful County Caseworker: Help Families Thrive

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bloomfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Perry County is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families through essential social services and connect them with resources. You will conduct intake assessments, safety investigations, and monthly home visits to develop family service plans.

This full-time role requires completing Core Training for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification after employment begins.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Service Planning: Conduct intake assessments, document information, and determine risk using the approved assessment model
• Safety Investigations: Investigate reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensure the safety of children involved
• Family Support Visits: Complete monthly home visits and help develop family service plans
• Placement Monitoring: Manage out of home placements through monthly visits and family contact
• Record Maintenance: Maintain detailed and accurate family files

Education

Two years of college credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 credits and 1 year paraprofessional case management

Educational requirements waived within two months of graduating

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Perry County is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families through essential social services and connect them with resources. You will conduct intake assessments, safety investigations, and monthly home visits to develop family service plans.

This full-time role requires completing Core Training for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification after employment begins.