County Caseworker ; Local Government - Union County C&Y
Pennsylvania, USA
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Protection
The County Caseworker 2 position with Union County Children and Youth Services offers a chance to make a real difference for families in need. Every day brings new challenges and the chance to help children stay safe and supported. This role gives you the chance to build strong, caring connections with people who depend on your guidance.
Responsibilities- Initial Assessments: Gather information, assess home stability, and evaluate caregiver capabilities
- Safety Actions: Identify risks, implement safety responses, and coordinate needed services
- Family Engagement: Maintain contact with families and community partners to support progress
- Case Documentation: Prepare detailed case notes, reports, and required forms
- Service Coordination: Refer families to appropriate agency and community supports
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Overtime and on-call rotation is a requirement of employment
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after 6 months. In order 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 Lewisburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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 service 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.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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.
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