Impactful County Caseworker II - Child Welfare

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Crawford County Children Welfare Services, seeks a County Caseworker 2 in Meadville, PA to provide social services to children, youth, and families and guide them through safety assessment, service referrals, and case planning for long-term permanency.

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option; the role emphasizes growth within a supportive team and meaningful public service to the community.

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 services agency; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, or other related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Safety Assessment: Review home situations to evaluate safety needs
• Family Guidance: Offer direction that helps strengthen well-being and stability
• Case Planning: Create plans that support long-term permanency for children and families
• Service Referral: Connect individuals to programs that address their specific needs
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust supports as needed

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field

Bachelor's degree including 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 which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences

Educational requirements near graduation within two months of completing qualifying degree/credits

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Crawford County Children Welfare Services, seeks a County Caseworker 2 in Meadville, PA to provide social services to children, youth, and families and guide them through safety assessment, service referrals, and case planning for long-term permanency.

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option; the role emphasizes growth within a supportive team and meaningful public service to the community.