Caseworker 1

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is hiring a full-time Caseworker 1 merit position covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with a pay rate of $21.50. The Caseworker 1 performs social service and case management supportive services for children, youth, families, and others to help them attain a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment.

Assigned work is limited in scope and difficulty and is performed under close supervision. As knowledge and skills are acquired, the employee is permitted more latitude in judgment and decision-making. Work is supervised by a professional social service or administrative supervisor and reviewed through individual and group conferences, professional reading assignments, training programs, and review of records and reports.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and an associate's degree including 12 credits in one of those fields; or an equivalent combination of experience and training, an associate's degree including 12 credits in one of those fields, and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 2 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• At hire, provide a valid driver's license and have a positive driving record, favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references.
• Provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days of hire. An alternative form of identification is accepted if the applicant is ineligible for a Pennsylvania driver's license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide social service and case management supportive services to children, youth, families, and others.
• Assist clients in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level