County Caseworker ; Local Government - Fulton County C&Y

The Position

Note:

This is a reposting of CSSC--L0623. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from May 20, 2026 to June 2, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

As a County Caseworker with Fulton County C&Y, you will be part of an agency focused on strengthening families and promoting safe environments for children. This entry level role provides steady guidance, hands on experience, and purposeful work every day. You will grow your skills through training and real world case practice. Choose a path that allows you to help create brighter futures.

Employees have the ability to earn longevity incentives as well as the chance to participate in tuition reimbursement program opportunities through the County for ongoing education.

This position supports the safety and well being of children and families by managing reports, services, and documentation with care and accuracy. It involves direct contact with the community and steady collaboration with supervisors and court partners. As a County Caseworker, you will perform the following duties:

• Report Handling: Receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect
• Family Support Services: Provide in home case management services with guidance from the Casework Supervisor
• Court Participation: Take part in court activities, including placement processes and adoption related matters
• Compliance Training: Learn and apply agency rules and regulations through ongoing training programs
• Timely Documentation: Enter case data and maintain case files within required time frames

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Mandatory on-call rotation.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work 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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.

• 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…