The Caseworker 1 performs entry level social service casework and case management supportive services for children, their families, and others to assist them in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. This position performs a variety of duties such as investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, conducting interviews, assessing needs, case planning, placing children in foster or adoptive homes or institutions, and making referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies to meet the needs of children and families. The Caseworker 1 works under close supervision of a Casework Supervisor.

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.

A resume along with a copy of either an official or unofficial college transcript 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