County Caseworker ; Local Government; Crawford County C&Y

County Caseworker 2

Become a County Caseworker 2 with Crawford County Child Welfare Services and help children and families build safer and stronger futures. This role gives you the chance to support individuals facing difficult moments while guiding them toward stability and hope. You will join a team that values growth, skill development, and meaningful service. Step into a position where your work creates real and lasting change.

This position provides essential social services to children, youth, and families who need guidance, stability, and support. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Support: Assess situations and address risks to ensure child and family safety
• Family Guidance: Coordinate services that promote stability, health, and long-term well-being
• Case Management: Document contacts, track progress, and maintain accurate case records
• Service Coordination: Connect individuals with community resources and supportive programs
• Ongoing Evaluation: Review cases and adjust plans based on changing needs and circumstances

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• Rotation for late person (Intake department) and on call (Intake and Ongoing departments).
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: $41,150.20 - $45,354.40 and subject to union contract.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications Minimum Experience and Training 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 which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you…