Children And Youth Caseworker
Title: Children and Youth Caseworker 1 or 2 Location: Forest-Warren Human Services, 285 Hospital Drive, Warren, PA 16365 The Job: Full-time – 37-1/2 hours per week – Benefits Caseworker 1 – Grade 14 – $ 36,093.00/annually $19.07/hr. Caseworker 2 - Grade 17 - $ 38,804.00/annually $20.50/hr. Forest Warren Human Services is looking for team members who are willing to assist us in making a difference in people’s lives. This is a career with impact. This position provides case management services to preserve and stabilize families, protect children at risk of child abuse/neglect and assure safe, permanent homes for children. This position offers a flexible work environment, robust training program and great benefits. In this role you will receive 120 hours of training before working directly one on one with families. In addition, while in training, we offer peer-shadowing opportunities and experiences to enhance your knowledge in the diversity of services offered within Forest Warren Human Services. Not to mention, you will be eligible for a paid Masters in Social Work and student loan forgiveness programs. Finally, the County offers 13 paid holidays plus 2 paid personal days; paid vacation and sick time; health, dental, vision, and life insurance and a pension program. Qualifications: Caseworker 1: 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’ experience as a Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework 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 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 Social Services Aide 3. Caseworker 2: Six months as a 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, 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; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training. *Position requires applicants to pass Criminal History, Childline, and FBI clearances at time of hire. A valid driver’s license is required. College transcripts need to be submitted with resume. How to Apply: Persons interested in applying for transfer, reassignment, promotion, reinstatement, or demotion must submit an application detailing work experience. Employees must submit a letter of intent. Persons interested in applying for employment must submit a cover letter and resume by the close of business on 5/15/2026 to: Forest Warren Human Services, 285 Hospital Drive, Warren, PA 16365 Attn: Human Resources or email wcjobs@warrencountypa.gov. Forest Warren Human Services does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief), disability, and retaliation.