Caseworker 2 (Screener)

This is a merit hire position. The starting pay rate for this position is $23.77.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is currently accepting applications for full-time position of Caseworker 2 Screener. The Caseworker 2, Screener primarily conducts interviews to assist in determining any level of risk in order for a multi-disciplinary team to identify the need for Agency intervention for all incoming referrals to the agency. This position performs social service casework within the ACCESS team section of the Children and Youth Agency.

Minimum Education, Experience and Training Requirements:

Six months of experience as a CYS Caseworker 1.

Or Successful completion of the Social Casework Intern program.

Or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare or Social Work major.

Or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency.

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.

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.