CASEWORKER 3

The Caseworker 3 imparts knowledge and provides mentorship to lower-level casework staff and is accomplished in his/her child welfare-related educational achievement, highly skilled in the use of written and verbal communications, utilizing best practice and cross-systems techniques, and demonstrates flexibility to readily perform work among various units of service. The Caseworker 3 promotes high-performance initiatives by assisting with on-board training for new Caseworkers. Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the CYS Caseworker Supervisor, Program Specialist or Manager.

Minimum Education, Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a CYS Caseworker 2

• Or three years of experience in public or private social work, including one year of direct child welfare experience, certification as a child welfare direct service worker by the PA Child Welfare Resource Center, and a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours of credit in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training, including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college-level courses in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, or other related social science, certification as a child welfare direct service worker by the PA Child Welfare Resource Center, and a bachelor’s degree.

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.