County Caseworker - C&Y

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program
• A bachelor's degree majoring in social welfare
• A bachelor's degree 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
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that 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 or 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
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law, which requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided on the application, including relevant detailed experience/education. If you are claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications and missing required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.

Veterans:
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. Click the Veterans’ Preference tab to learn more or contact ra-cs-vet preference.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and 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.

Job :
Category:
Human Services
Salary: $39,526.50 per annum (Full-time, 37.5 hours per week)

Work hours:

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch; on-call 24/7 on a rotating basis; irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
Telework:
Not available

Posted April 22, 2026 – Closing May 5, 2026 11:59 PM