County Caseworker 2 - Local Government
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania3 days ago
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Summary
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 - Local Government to join their team in Wayne County, PA. The role involves assisting children and families by conducting interviews, managing caseloads, and providing counseling services.
About the Role
As a County Caseworker 2, you will conduct interviews to gather information from clients and their families to identify barriers affecting children's well-being. You will provide information about agency programs, assist families in formulating plans for improvement, manage a caseload, and maintain organized records. The position requires attending court hearings, preparing testimonies, and making recommendations regarding cases. The role involves both desk work and fieldwork, including driving and visiting clients in various locations.
About You
Required:
- Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 or successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
- A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or equivalent education and experience including 12 college credits in relevant social sciences.
Preferred:
- Experience in public or private social service agencies.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus after six months of service.
- Full-time employment with a 37.5-hour work week.
- On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania. Employees work in a wide variety of professions in full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal capacities in civil service and non-civil service positions. On an employee basis per citizen basis, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is among the most efficient state governments in the country. For more information on state government employment opportunities, go to www.employment.pa.gov. For more information on Pennsylvania government agencies and services, visit www.pa.gov.
Wayne County, PA