County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Perry County C&Y

Salary $45,354.40 Annually Location Perry County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61598-L0624 Department Local Government Division HS Perry Co Child Welfare Serv Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0624 Position Number 80011464 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212750 Bureau / Division HS Perry County Child Welfare Services Worksite Address 112 Centre Drive City New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17068 Contact Name Kristie Gantt Contact Phone 717.582.2076 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As a County Caseworker 2 with Perry County Child Welfare Services, you will play an important role in protecting children and strengthening families. This position gives you the chance to support individuals during difficult situations and help them find stability. You will work with a team that values compassion, teamwork, and growth. This role is a rewarding way to contribute to the well-being of your community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports children, youth, and families by providing social and case management services across a wide range of needs. Work involves assessing safety, responding to concerns, and helping families build safe and stable environments. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties: 1. Intake Planning: Complete intake documentation and assess risk using approved models 2. Child Safety: Investigate reports of mistreatment and take steps to ensure the safety of children 3. Family Support: Conduct monthly home visits and develop family service plans 4. Placement Oversight: Carry out out of home placement duties including monthly visits and family contact 5. Record Management: Maintain accurate and detailed family files Completion of the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification is preferred. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment. 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. 3. This position is included in a 24 hour on-call rotation schedule. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or 2. Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or 3. A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or 4. 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 5. 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. 6. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or 2. Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or 3. A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or 4. A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or o her related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or 5. 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. 6. 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: 1. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 3. 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. How to Apply: 1. br> How to Apply: 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 app