County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&Y

About the role

As a County Caseworker 2 with Delaware County Children & Youth Services, you will be part of a mission that uplifts families in need. This work provides meaningful interactions that help protect children and strengthen homes. You will gain valuable experience through hands-on service and community outreach. Step into a role where your efforts truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Assessments: Evaluate safety and needs during investigations of abuse or neglect
• Provide Case Management: Coordinate services and monitor progress for assigned cases
• Support Families: Offer guidance in areas such as daily living, child care, employment, and household stability
• Arrange Placements: Place children in foster homes when needed and maintain ongoing communication
• Advocate for Services: Make referrals and work with community partners to improve service outcomes
• Participate in Training: Attend county programs and formal instruction leading to caseworker certification

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: After the first six (6) months of employment, you may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Eddystone. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements (any one of the following):

• 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 service agency; or
• 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.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Examination: Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Results will be provided via email.

Requirements

• PA residency