CASEWORKER 2

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is hiring a full-time Caseworker 2 as a merit hire. The position performs social service casework and case management for children, adolescents, and their families, including conducting interviews, assessing needs, and developing case plans. The Caseworker 2 establishes and maintains confidential records and collaborates with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings to support clients’ well-being. The role may include assigning tasks to a Social Service Aide and reports directly to the Caseworker Supervisor. The starting pay rate is $23.77, and the position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

At the time of hire, candidates must have a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references. Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license must be provided within 60 days 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. Applicants interviewed in the last year need not apply.

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, favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references are required.
• Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license must be provided within 60 days from the date of hire, unless an alternative form of identification is accepted under the stated eligibility and job-function conditions.
• Applicants interviewed in the last year need not apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with children, adolescents, and their families.
• Assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Perform social service casework and case management.
• Establish and maintain associated confidential records.
• Collaborate with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings pursuant 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