Senior Caseworker - Child Welfare & GPS Intake

County of Northampton; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County of Northampton seeks a Caseworker 3 – GPS Intake to perform advanced professional casework, delivering a full range of protective services to families in need. You will assess risk, develop plans, and coordinate resources within GPS intake.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social sciences and substantial casework experience, with driving responsibilities and strong collaboration with courts and community partners. Benefits accompany a county role.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, or related social sciences.
• At least three years of professional social casework experience in GPS or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Aufgaben

• Provide GPS intake casework services to families in GPS program.
• Assess safety and arrange service provision with community resources.
• Make referrals and follow up with agencies for client services.
• Prepare case summaries, court petitions, and regulatory reports.
• Testify in Juvenile Court, Magistrate hearings, or other court proceedings.

Kenntnisse

GPS Intake

Casework

Communication

Court Testimony

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Social Services

Tools

Driving License

Jobbeschreibung

County of Northampton seeks a Caseworker 3 – GPS Intake to perform advanced professional casework, delivering a full range of protective services to families in need. You will assess risk, develop plans, and coordinate resources within GPS intake.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social sciences and substantial casework experience, with driving responsibilities and strong collaboration with courts and community partners. Benefits accompany a county role.