Caseworker 2 - Children, Youth & Families - CPS/GPS Ongoing

Northampton County•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Caseworker 2 – Children, Youth & Families CPS/GPS Ongoing position is a full-time professional casework position responsible for the provision of a full range of social services to children and families in need of Children, Youth & Families’ assessment and/or services.

Requirements

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 services 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.
Must possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
Personal vehicle required for County business; employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Knowledge of current social case management principles, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of program interpretation and community organization.
Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and their impact on the growth and development of people.
Knowledge of individual and group development and behavior and ways of working effectively with adults and children who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems.
Knowledge of social welfare policy and law as related to agency function and purpose and societal structures.
Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive use of their potential in adjusting to their specific problems.
Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with adults and children who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled, and economically disadvantaged.
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing agency services.
Ability to learn how to conduct individual and family interviews and to use them to identify individual and family problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, other staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.
Ability to plan and organize work, prepare adequate records and reports, set priorities, and learn to maintain a caseload in an effective and timely manner.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
Ability to clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

Establishes a professional relationship engaging all family members, including resistive, unmotivated, and sometimes hostile clients, recognizing and respecting individual, family, and cultural values.
Works directly with all family members, as well as others involved with the family, in a comprehensive family-focused assessment to determine the safety and risk of the children and the strengths and needs of the family.
Provides direct services to children and families, or refers them to other social service agencies or community resources to address the needs of the clients.
Prepares all required documents and correspondence as mandated by Federal and state laws and regulations, as well as County and departmental policies and procedures.
Provides transportation, as necessary, for parents and/or children.
Arranges and supervises family and sibling visits for children placed outside their family home.
Participates in court hearings, internal and external meetings, and contacts for purposes of promoting a safe and permanent outcome for children under supervision.
Reviews all case assessments and investigative assignments with supervisor, as needed.
Reviews all cases accepted for service with supervisor, as needed.
When appropriate, schedules and presents cases for agency staffing and/or Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Provides scheduled in-day coverage to address emergent situations within the division.
Interprets agency mandates to other professionals, community, and other interested parties to promote the mission of the agency.
Acquires and maintains Direct Service Worker certification, as well as professional growth and development via seminars, conferences, and webinars.