What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker position at Clinton County Commissioners?
**Deadline for submission is: April 13, 2026**
Children & Youth Services is accepting applications for a full-time Caseworker. Qualified candidates shall have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field, including Human Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a major of which a substantial component is working with social service issues. Additionally, one year of casework experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, FBI fingerprinting, background check, Child Abuse Clearance and completion of the computer skills testing.
Children & Youth Services is accepting applications for a full-time Caseworker. Qualified candidates shall have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field, including Human Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a major of which a substantial component is working with social service issues. Additionally, one year of casework experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, FBI fingerprinting, background check, Child Abuse Clearance and completion of the computer skills testing.
- Starting Salary:** $41,981.00 (Grade J).
- Summary:** The purpose of this position is to provide direct casework services to clients of the agency. The work is performed under the direction of the Casework Supervisor.
- Complete crisis intervention, PACWIS, family service plans, risk and safety assessments, child permanency plans and case notes.
- Make referrals to other agencies and services providers.
- Monitor children, youth and families on a regular basis, depending on their needs.
- Supervise visits; transport clients for visits and other appointments.
- Participate as a member of a professional team; attend staff meetings, IEP Meetings, psychiatric appointments and other meetings.
- Assist clients with securing basic necessities including food, rent, clothes, etc.
- Assist clients in searching for jobs and finding housing.
- Conduct home inspections; communicate with and visit families and foster homes.
- Attend and testify in Court; prepare Court documents.
- Consult with attorneys, psychologists and supervisors.
- Develop linkages to make maximum use of existing community resources and services.
- Prepare and maintain required records and reports in accordance with DHS regulations and Agency policy and procedure, including State reporting requirements to include the understanding and utilization of applicable State and/or County computer systems.
- Maintain mandated client confidentiality.
- Assist clients with transportation to visits, appointment, etc., as needed.
- Serve on an on-call rotation to respond to emergency situations after business hours.
- Work with the school, child and family to address identified concerns by providing intervention and referral to appropriate community services.
- Arrive to work on time, and have dependable daily attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- How to Apply:** Please click on "Apply Now" and proceed to the employer's special instructions where you will be required to submit cover letter, application and resume to the designated contact person. Email address and mailing address will be included in special instructions. Applications, job descriptions and Relocation Assistance Program Information are available online at www.clintoncountypa.gov. Deadline for all submissions is April 13, 2026.
Salary : $41,981