Dauphin County Social Services for Children & Youth is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Caseworker 2 in the Northern Dauphin Office. This position performs social service casework and case management for children, adolescents, and their families by conducting interviews, assessing needs, and case planning. The Caseworker 2 establishes and maintains associated confidential records and collaborates with legal staff in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings pursuant to clients’ well-being. The Caseworker 2 may make task assignments to a Social Service Aide and reports directly to the Caseworker Supervisor. This position will work out of our Northern Dauphin Human Services Center, which is located at 295 State Drive, Elizabethville, PA 17023. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

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.

A resume along with a copy of either an official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be attached to the application.

Transcripts must include: 1) Name of the Applicant, 2) School Name, 3) Full list of academic coursework, 4) Degree (if awarded).

An updated current employment application and resume is required. Applicants who do not provide these items by the closing of the posting will not be interviewed.

A valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable reference checks are required.

Dauphin County communicates with applicants through emails and phone calls. Please be sure to check your spam folder for emails. Emails may be sent from the following accounts:

Maureen Bunn (Grants Coordinator) mbunn@dauphincounty.gov

Angelica Fiore (HR Analyst 2) afiore@dauphincounty.gov

Jason Norris (Clerk 2) jrnorris@dauphincounty.gov

An excellent Dauphin County (County) paid benefit package is available to all full-time employees the month following 60 days of employment. The County pays 100% of the premium for the following:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Insurance

The following benefits begin immediately:

• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Nine Paid Holidays Per Year
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan