County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Crawford County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION The County Caseworker 2 role with the Department of Human Services gives you the chance to support children and families who need extra guidance. This position lets you use your communication and problem-solving skills to help families work toward safer and more stable lives. You will join a team that values growth, learning, and community impact. Bring your dedication and help make a positive difference every day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides essential support to children, youth, and families as they work toward safety, stability, and long-term well-being. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties: Family Support Services: Assist families in meeting safety goals and accessing needed resources Case Coordination: Manage referrals and connect individuals with agency programs and community supports Ongoing Monitoring: Follow up with families to track progress and ensure continued stability Assessment Duties: Evaluate situations to identify needs and determine appropriate services Team Collaboration: Work closely with Intake and Ongoing departments to provide comprehensive care Work Schedule and Additional Information 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). 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. Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS 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. Other Requirements PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements 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. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania