County Caseworker ; Local Government - Delaware County Child Welfare Services

The County Caseworker 2 role with the Delaware County Department of Human Services offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. This position gives you the opportunity to support others during difficult times and help guide them toward safer and healthier situations. You will join a team that values compassion, training, and growth.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. Apply today to start building a meaningful career with a strong purpose.

This position focuses on supporting children and families who are experiencing abuse or neglect through direct service and community-based work. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Direct Service: Conduct assessments, investigations, and case management for identified cases
• Supportive Counseling: Provide guidance to children and families in areas such as home safety, budgeting, and daily living skills
• Child Placement: Arrange and monitor foster care placements when necessary
• Community Visits: Travel to homes, hospitals, and community settings to meet family needs
• Service Coordination: Make referrals and advocate for services that improve outcomes for children and youth

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• Telework: No telework for the first 6 months. After six months and regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices’ hybrid schedule. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 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.

• 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.

• 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 from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may…