Caseworker 2

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

22h

About The Position

Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is hiring a full-time Caseworker 2. This merit hire position has a starting pay rate of $23.77 and is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Caseworker 2 performs social service casework and case management for children, adolescents, and their families. The role involves conducting interviews, assessing needs, and developing case plans; maintaining associated confidential records; and collaborating with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings in support of clients’ well-being. The Caseworker 2 may assign tasks to a Social Service Aide and reports directly to the Caseworker Supervisor.

Applicants must meet one of the listed education or experience pathways. At the time of hire, applicants must also satisfy the stated driver’s license, driving record, background clearance, and reference requirements. Applicants interviewed within the last year need not apply.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. It provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Six months of experience as a CYS Caseworker 1; or successful completion of the Social Casework Intern program; or a bachelor’s degree with a social welfare or Social Work major; or a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, plus 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 are required. Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license must be provided within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if the applicant is not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.
• A favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references are required.
• Applicants interviewed in the last year need not apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with children, adolescents, and their families.
• Assess client and family needs.
• Develop case plans.
• Perform social service casework and case management.
• Establish and maintain confidential case records.
• Collaborate with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings related to clients’ well-being.
• May make task assignments to a Social Service Aide.

What This Job Offers

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