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

JOB

Join Delaware County Children and Youth as a County Caseworker 2 and make a real difference in the lives of children and families. This role offers the chance to support families through important challenges while helping to create safer home environments. Your work will have a lasting impact on the well-being of children in your community. Be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This position focuses on providing direct support to children and families where abuse or neglect has been identified. The work is active, community based, and centered on meeting the needs of vulnerable families. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Direct Service: Conduct assessments, investigations, and case management activities for children and families
• Family Support: Provide guidance in areas such as home management, money management, employment, and daily living needs
• Child Placement: Arrange foster care placements and ensure safe living environments during periods of transition
• Community Engagement: Travel to homes, hospitals, and other locations to meet with families and coordinate care
• Advocacy Work: Make referrals and coordinate services to increase the effectiveness of support provided
• Professional Development: Participate in required county training leading to caseworker certification
  

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• Telework: No telework for the first six (6) months of employment. After an employee has completed six (6) months of employment and have regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices' hybrid schedule.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.