Caseworker 2

About the role

The Union County Children and Youth Services (UCCYS) currently has an opening for a full-time Caseworker 2 as of June 2026. This position is 37 ½ hours per week and requires some overtime.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake procedures; gathers information and assesses case severity;
• Conducts unannounced initial assessments of homes and families;
• Evaluates home conditions, parenting ability, mental stability of caregivers, adult and child functioning and overall stability of home;
• Affirms needs of the children and parents/caregivers;
• Completes Due Process paperwork for Safety Plans and attends Due Process Hearings;
• Refers to and attends Rapid Response Family Meetings, Family Group Decision-Making Conferences, and Plans of Safe Care Meetings (for infants affected by drugs/alcohol), completes required forms and records;
• Conducts child abuse and neglect investigations;
• Interviews alleged victims and perpetrators; evaluates child for abuse, danger in staying in home; documents findings; makes appropriate referrals for medical and/or psychological assessments; consults and collaborates with law enforcement; participates in Multi-Disciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT) Meetings and Multi-Disciplinary Review Team (MDRT) Meetings;
• Initiates procedures including legal action to protect child;
• Provides protective supervision, casework and counseling services;
• Develops family service plan; assess and refer families for family group decision making;
• Conducts urine drug screenings;
• Refers clients to community services;
• Participates in GPS Case Review Team Meetings;
• Screens and assesses for Human Sex Trafficking and reports runaway children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children hotline;
• Identifies client placement requirements and makes appropriate arrangements;
• Completes case management functions in the Child Accounting and Profile System (CAPS).

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience in social work or case management or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license;
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Child welfare direct service worker;
• Applicants must go to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s employment website, www.employment.pa.gov, and must meet the Minimal Education and Training and apply to the County Caseworker 2 (LG) C&Y (Online Exam) job posting and then answer job-related questions in order to determine eligibility and to receive a score. Once you receive your score, you must again access www.employment.pa.gov in order to apply for the Union County Caseworker 2 position.

Qualifications

Union County is an equal-opportunity employer.

Skills

Requires strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends; ability to travel to various locations within the county; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to make decisions based on data and research; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and other stakeholders; ability to use technology and software applications; ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• 401(a) - Defined Contribution Pension Plan;
• Group Health and Major Medical with prescription drug coverage - County contribution 80%;
• Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA ConnectCare3 Clinical Services;
• Patient Advocacy;
• Nurse Navigation;
• Chronic Disease Management & Prevention;
• Nutrition Education;
• Tobacco Cessation;
• Wellness Program;
• Paid Time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday);
• Voluntary Benefits;
• Dental;
• Vision;
• STD/LTD;
• Life Insurance;
• Accident Insurance;
• Critical Illness Insurance;
• Cancer Insurance;
• 457 Retirement Plan;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee Training and Development;
• Education Assistance;
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range: $49,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

This position is 37 ½ hours per week and requires some overtime.