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Job description
Salary: $41,150.20 - $45,354.40 Annually
Location : Crawford County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS- -L0624
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Crawford Co Child Welfare S
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code: L0624
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit: LG
Pay Group: LG
Bureau / Division Code:
Bureau / Division: Crawford County Children and Youth Services
Worksite Address: 18282 Technology Drive
Worksite Address: Suite 101
City: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16335
Contact Name: Naomi DeFrancesco
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS- -L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 02, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Become a County Caseworker 2 with Crawford County Child Welfare Services and help children and families build safer and stronger futures. This role gives you the chance to support individuals facing difficult moments while guiding them toward stability and hope. You will join a team that values growth, skill development, and meaningful service. Step into a position where your work creates real and lasting change.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides essential social services to children, youth, and families who need guidance, stability, and support. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:
Safety Support: Assess situations and address risks to ensure child and family safety
Family Guidance: Coordinate services that promote stability, health, and long-term well-being
Case Management: Document contacts, track progress, and maintain accurate case records
Service Coordination: Connect individuals with community resources and supportive programs
Ongoing Evaluation: Review cases and adjust plans based on changing needs and circumstances
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch. Rotation for late person (Intake department) and on call (Intake and Ongoing departments).
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: $41,150.20 - $45,354.40 and subject to union contract.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
A bachelor's degree with a social welfare 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 which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes
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Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Caseworker 1 for at least six months full-time? Yes
No
03
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04
Have you successfully completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship? Yes
No
05
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below. The name of the employer where you completed your internship
The type of internship and duties performed
The number of hours completed
06
Have you successfully completed the County Social Casework Intern program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency? Yes
No
07
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below. The name of the employer where you completed your internship
The type of internship and duties performed
The number of hours completed
08
Have you completed a bachelor's degree with a major in social work or social welfare OR are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in social work or social welfare and have completed at least 90 credits and are within two months of graduation?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. Yes
No
09
If you have not completed a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 8, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide the month and year of your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 8, type N/A in the text box below.
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
10
Have you completed 12 or more semester credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. Yes
No
11
How much full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency do you possess? 1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
13
How much graduate coursework in the behavioral sciences have you completed?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. 30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
Required Question
Worksite address
harrisburg, PA, 17124, US
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