County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Perry County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

About the role

As a County Caseworker 2 with Perry County Child Welfare Services, you will play an important role in protecting children and strengthening families. This position gives you the chance to support individuals during difficult situations and help them find stability. You will work with a team that values compassion, teamwork, and growth. This role is a rewarding way to contribute to the well‑being of your community.

Responsibilities

• Intake Planning: Complete intake documentation and assess risk using approved models.
• Child Safety: Investigate reports of mistreatment and take steps to ensure the safety of children.
• Family Support: Conduct monthly home visits and develop family service plans.
• Placement Oversight: Carry out out‑of‑home placement duties, including monthly visits and family contact.
• Record Management: Maintain accurate and detailed family files.
• On‑Call Response: Participate in the twenty‑four‑hour on‑call rotation.
• Completion of the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification is preferred.

Schedule

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience and Training: 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 that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences plus one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private agency; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that includes the required 12 college credits.
• Applicants within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits will be considered to have met the educational requirements.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Legal Requirements: Position is governed by the Child Protective Services Law. Conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance, and a background investigation.