The County of Adams Children and Youth Services is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our team. We believe in the strength of families and work every day to help them build safer, healthier, and more stable social, economic, and emotional foundations.

In this role, you will:

Recommend supports and services that protect children’s well‑being
Prioritize keeping families safely together whenever possible
Conduct interviews and assessments
Collaborate with families to set meaningful goals
Provide ongoing support, accountability, and empowerment
Work with a team that values professionalism, empathy, and strong communication

Ideal candidates excel at building rapport with both colleagues and clients, adapt well in a fast‑paced environment, and manage deadlines with confidence. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and helping families reach their fullest potential, we’d love to meet you.

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Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice , or other related social sciences.
To be considered for a Caseworker 2, the candidate must have at least one year experience as a County Caseworker 1 with a certificate of direct service worker and a Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science; or one year experience of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency with a Bachelor's degree in a related field that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related field.

License(s) and Certification(s): Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.

Clearances required to obtain prior to hire:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33)
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 73)

Required Documentation:

Cover Letter & Resume, when applying through Indeed, the documents will need to be merged in to one.
Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center

Applications will NOT be considered without all required documentation submitted.

Status: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Normal working hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM with a half hour unpaid lunch, but may vary slightly.
Compensation: $21.92/ hour minimum to start, dependent upon experience

Job posted until filled

The Adams County Children and Youth agency is a Drug Free Workplace. The use, possession, distribution, or sale of federal illegal drugs or controlled substances is prohibited (including but not limited to medical marijuana).

We offer an excellent benefit package including dental, medical, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions.

EOE/M/F/V/D

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