Dauphin County
Caseworker 1
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Job Description
- Req#: 4267668
Dauphin County Social Services for Children & Youth is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Caseworker 1. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences field may be eligible for a Caseworker 2 position with a higher starting rate. Please refer to our open job opportunities on our website to apply.
The Caseworker 1 performs entry level social service casework and case management supportive services for children, their families, and others to assist them in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. This position performs a variety of duties such as investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, conductinginterviews, assessing needs,case planning, placing children in foster or adoptive homes or institutions, and making referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies to meet the needs of children and families. The Caseworker 1 works under close supervision of a Casework Supervisor.
A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and an associate’s degree which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training and an associate’s degree which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 2 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
A resume along with a copy of either an official or unofficial college transcript must be attached to the application.
Transcripts must include: 1) Name of the Applicant, 2) School Name, 3) Full list of academic coursework, 4) Degree (if awarded).
An updated current employment application and resume is required. Applicants who do not provide these items by the closing of the posting will not be interviewed.
A valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable reference checks are required.
Dauphin County communicates with applicants through emails and phone calls. Please be sure to check your spam folder for emails. Emails may be sent from the following accounts:
Maureen Bunn (Grants Coordinator) mbunn@dauphincounty.gov
Angelica Lutz (HR Analyst 2) alutz@dauphincounty.gov
Jason Norris (HR Generalist) jrnorris@dauphincounty.gov
James Johnson (Merit Hire Coordinator) jljohnsons@dauphincounty.gov
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Dauphin County /ˈdɔːfɪn/ is a county in the US state of Pennsylvania.
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