County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lebanon County C&Y
About The Position
Join the Lebanon County Children and Youth Agency as a County Caseworker 1, providing social and case management services to children, youth, and families with a range of needs. The role involves investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, supporting family functioning and safety through in-home services, coordinating placement services when children cannot safely remain at home, and counseling children and family members. The caseworker gathers case information, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with agencies and service providers throughout the social services network. This is a full-time, onsite position with scheduled hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch. Participation in an on-call rotation and overtime as needed are required. Telework is not available.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 qualifying college credits; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 qualifying college credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
- Applicants within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits are considered to have met the educational requirements.
- Possess a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances, as required for a conditional offer of employment.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application. Applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime as needed.
- Work onsite; telework is not available.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations into reports of child abuse and neglect.
- Provide in-home services to strengthen family functioning and safety.
- Arrange and monitor placement services when children cannot safely remain in their homes.
- Offer guidance and counseling to children and family members to encourage positive decision-making.
- Gather essential case information and maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with agencies and service providers throughout the social services network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
