County Caseworker - Crawford County C&Y

Position Overview

As a County Caseworker 2 with Crawford County Children and Youth Services, you will help guide children and families through important life challenges. This role offers meaningful work in a supportive environment dedicated to safety and well‑being. You will use your strengths to encourage growth and stability for those who need it most. Be part of a team that makes lasting change possible.

• Case Assessment:
  Evaluate situations involving children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Service Planning:
  Develop plans that support safety, stability, and positive life outcomes.
• Family Support:
  Provide guidance and assistance to families working through challenges.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with agency staff and community partners to coordinate services.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records and reports based on case activity and progress.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 1‑hour lunch.
  • Rotation for late person (Intake) and on call (Intake and Ongoing) coverage.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: $45,354.00 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.