Summary

This position focuses on providing direct support to families through assessments, case management, and guidance in daily life needs. It is an entry-level role with strong supervision and training to help you grow in the field. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Direct Service: Conduct assessments, manage cases, and guide families toward needed support.
• Home Visits: Meet with children and families in their homes or community settings.
• Family Support: Provide counseling and assistance in areas like parenting, budgeting, and daily living skills.
• Child Placement: Coordinate placement of children into foster homes when necessary.
• Service Coordination: Make referrals and advocate for families to increase the effectiveness of services.

Minimum Experience & Training Requirements

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements

• This position does not have a residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Legal Requirements

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including, but not limited to, PA State Police, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.

To Apply For This Position

• Go to the web site: employment.pa.gov
• Click on the OPEN JOBS tab
• Click on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tab
• On the far right of the screen FILTER by location and choose Delaware County.
• Select Caseworker 2.
• A dialog box comes up with job duties.
• If interested, click APPLY
• You will need to create an account.
• Complete application and submit.
• You will receive an email with an examination score.