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CASEWORKER 1

Dauphin County
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a merit hire position. The pay rate for this position is $21.50. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Caseworker 1. The Caseworker 1 performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth, and families, and others to assist them in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. The work assigned is limited in scope and difficulty, and is performed under close supervision, but as knowledge and skills are acquired, more latitude in judgment and decision making is permitted. Work is performed under the close supervision of a professional social service or administrative supervisor and is reviewed through individual and group conferences, assignment of professional reading, attendance at training programs, and the reading of records and reports.

Minimum Education, Experience and Training Requirements:


  • 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.


Other Requirements:

At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Applicants that have been interviewed in the last year need not apply.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


JOB INFO

    Job Identification
    2327
    Job Category
    Human Services
    Posting Date
    12/06/2025, 05:38 PM
    Apply Before
    12/20/2025, 10:59 PM
    Job Schedule
    Full time
    Job Shift
    Day
    Locations
    1001 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, US

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