AFTER HOURS CASEWORKER
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50227.06 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
The After-Hours Caseworker is an experienced specialized caseworker who possesses adept skills in mediating conflict within families and exhibits a positive and professional image that promotes solution thinking. The Caseworker functions as a lead worker for after-hours weekend coverage directed at protecting the welfare of children and preserving the family unit whenever possible. This position receives and processes all reports and referrals coming into the agency during weekend after-hours including working with police and medical staff to conduct initial investigations, documenting home environment, safety concerns, and other observations. This position will be required to attend Court and testify at hearings regarding juvenile and criminal cases as requested.
MERIT HIRE
Hours of Work:
- Hours performed from in office or home are Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 10:00pm; 10:00pm - 7:00am are on call for Emergency Services.
- Friday on call time is provided from 10:00am-3:00pm
- 7:00am to 8:00am may default back to the after-hours worker if no one is available and coverage is needed.
- This position would provide coverage during emergency office closures.
Minimum Qualifications for Position:
- Minimum 6 months experience as a county caseworker required or
- Experience as a county caseworker intern through completion of the CWEB program or
- One year experience in a professional social casework in a public or private social services agency
- Caseworker 2 designation, preferred.
Required Documentation:
- Cover Letter and Resume
- Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center
Applications will NOT be accepted without all required documentation submitted.
Job closes October 1, 2026
Status: Full Time, Exempt, benefit eligible
Compensation: $50,227.06 minimum to start, experience may be considered.
EOE/M/F/V/D