CASEWORKER 2 (Northern Dauphin)

Dauphin County • Washington Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a merit hire position. The 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 the full-time position of CASEWORKER 2 (Northern Dauphin) in our Northern Dauphin office in Elizabethville, PA. The CASEWORKER 2 (Northern Dauphin) performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth, and families, and others to assist them in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. The work assigned is limited in scope and difficulty, and is performed under close supervision, but as knowledge and skills are acquired, more latitude in judgment and decision making is permitted. Work is performed under the close supervision of a professional social service or administrative supervisor and is reviewed through individual and group conferences, assignment of professional reading, attendance at training programs, and the reading of records and reports.

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 that includes or is 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.
• A favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required.
• The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire.
• An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83, and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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