County Caseworker ; Local Government - Delaware County C&Y; Eddystone

Begin a meaningful path as a County Caseworker 1 with the Delaware County Department of Human Services. In this role, you will support families through important challenges while learning valuable skills. You will become part of a supportive team that encourages professional development and service to others. Take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service.

This position focuses on providing direct support to families through assessments, case management, and guidance in daily life needs. It is an entry‑level role with strong supervision and training to help you grow in the field. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Direct Service:
  Conduct assessments, manage cases, and guide families toward needed support
• Home Visits:
  Meet with children and families in their homes or community settings
• Family Support:
  Provide counseling and assistance in areas like parenting, budgeting, and daily living skills
• Child Placement:
  Coordinate placement of children into foster homes when necessary
• Service Coordination:
  Make referrals and advocate for families to increase the effectiveness of services

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  This position may be eligible to telework part time after the first six (6) months of employment. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Eddystone, PA.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum experience and training requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case‑management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.