County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Northumberland County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northumberland County Children & Youth is hiring County Caseworker 2s to support children, youth, and families through social services that promote safety, stability, and well-being. The position works with community partners to address needs and develop effective plans, and provides guidance to families to support safety, permanence, and overall well-being.

The work includes frequent contact with children, parents, and foster parents; interviews, home visits, and meetings to assess safety and understand family needs; preparation of forms, case records, and correspondence; and timely, accurate use of the statewide CAPS system. The caseworker may respond to emergency calls after hours and investigate reports when assigned.

This is a full-time, onsite position with regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening, weekend, or on-call work may be required depending on agency requirements. The position requires a valid, unsuspended driver’s license, the ability to perform essential job functions, and successful completion of a background investigation and required clearances under the Child Protective Services Law.

Requirements

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences plus one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in the listed or related social sciences.
• Applicants within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or completing qualifying 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 essential job functions, including walking, standing, climbing stairs, driving, lifting, carrying, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Be able to handle unstable situations and possible environmental hazards and interact with individuals experiencing severe mental illness, substance use disorders, or behavioral issues.
• Pass a background investigation and submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances, as required under the Child Protective Services Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to children and families to support safety, permanence, and overall well-being.
• Maintain frequent contact with children, parents, and foster parents to address concerns and support progress.
• Conduct interviews, home visits, and meetings to assess safety and understand family needs.
• Prepare forms, maintain case records, and complete correspondence according to agency standards.
• Enter and review information in the statewide CAPS system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and investigate reports when assigned.
• Work with community partners to address needs and develop effective plans.

What This Job Offers

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