Intake Caseworker: Child Welfare & Crisis Response

Montgomery County Pennsylvania; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Pennsylvania is seeking a caseworker to provide child protective, placement and permanency services. The role centers on family-focused services, often conducted in home settings, with regional coverage and occasional travel beyond the county.

You will handle risk assessments, emergency responses, case management, permanency planning, and collaboration with courts and service providers to ensure child safety and timely permanency outcomes.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Caseworker Trainee or a CWEB internship within 60 days before graduation or after graduation.
• Bachelor of Social Work or a bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related coursework.
• 1 year of professional social casework experience in public or private social services.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assessment of child risk, safety and family strengths and problems according to mandates and best practices.
• Deliver emergency response, crisis intervention and in-home protective services for at-risk children and coordinate placements with authorities.
• Manage caseloads and case records to document data, reports, actions, and events via the automated case management system.
• Plan permanency options for children in placement and petition the Court to establish permanency no later than 15 months.
• Maintain client contact with families, providers, police, physicians, and other professionals involved in service provision.
• Initiate court proceedings when necessary to protect children and assist in case preparation and testimony.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related degree

Course work in sociology/psychology/criminial justice (12 credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Montgomery County Pennsylvania is seeking a caseworker to provide child protective, placement and permanency services. The role centers on family-focused services, often conducted in home settings, with regional coverage and occasional travel beyond the county.

You will handle risk assessments, emergency responses, case management, permanency planning, and collaboration with courts and service providers to ensure child safety and timely permanency outcomes.