CASEWORKER 2

About the position

This is a merit hire position. The starting pay rate for this position is $23.77. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is currently accepting applications for full-time position of Caseworker 2. The Caseworker 2 performs social service casework and case management for children, adolescents and their families by conducting interviews, assessing needs, and case planning. He/she establishes and maintains associated confidential records and collaborates with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings pursuant to clients’ well-being. The Caseworker 2 may make task assignments to a Social Service Aide and reports directly to the Caseworker Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform social service casework and case management for children, adolescents, and their families.
• Conduct interviews and assess needs.
• Develop case plans.
• Establish and maintain confidential records.
• Collaborate with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
• Make task assignments to a Social Service Aide.
• Report directly to the Caseworker Supervisor.

Requirements

• Six months of experience as a CYS Caseworker 1.
• Successful completion of the Social Casework Intern program.
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare or Social Work major.
• A bachelor's degree supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, social work, 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.
• At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record.
• Favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references.