County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fulton County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
Fulton County Child Welfare Services is hiring an entry-level County Caseworker 1 to support children and families through challenging circumstances. The position provides training and hands-on experience, with guidance, supervision, and opportunities for development. Employees may earn longevity incentives and may participate in County tuition reimbursement opportunities for ongoing education. The role responds to reports of child abuse and neglect, conducts investigations, and provides in-home case management services with supervisory guidance. It also involves participating in court activities, including placement and adoption processes; completing extensive training on agency rules and child welfare practices; entering case information into the case management system promptly; and taking part in a mandatory on-call rotation supported by agency supervisors. This is a full-time, onsite position. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. The position requires a valid, unsuspended driver’s license and the ability to perform essential job functions. A conditional offer requires drug screening and satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI fingerprint clearances.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 credits in those fields; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in those fields and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case management position.
- Applicants within two months of graduating with qualifying degree or credits may be considered to have met the education requirements.
- Possess a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Submit satisfactory criminal history clearances, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI fingerprint clearances, following a conditional offer.
- Complete a drug screening following a conditional offer.
Responsibilities
- Receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect.
- Provide in-home case management services to families with guidance from supervisors.
- Participate in court activities, including placement and adoption processes.
- Complete extensive training on agency rules and child welfare practices.
- Enter case information into the case management system in a timely manner.
- Participate in the mandatory on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Opportunity to earn longevity incentives.
- Opportunity to participate in the County tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
