Intake Specialist Trainee

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of child abuse and neglect within Erie County.
• Conduct investigations, including face-to-face interviews with family members, witnesses, and professionals.
• Perform safety assessments and create safety plans to ensure children are in secure environments.
• Make appropriate referrals to other professionals and services to support client families.
• Petition the Court for detention or adjudication and testify at hearings as required.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office on joint investigations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all client contacts in compliance with state regulations and agency policy.
• Participate in regular supervisory sessions, peer group meetings, and ongoing professional training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare or a related field.
• Completion of at least 12 credits in Sociology, Psychology, Social Welfare, or other related Social Sciences.
• Experience in Social Casework (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Must obtain and maintain Pennsylvania criminal clearance, Child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.

About the Company

The Erie County Department of Human Services is committed to serving citizens, building stronger communities, and enriching the quality of life for all residents in Erie County. The Children & Youth department provides essential, state-mandated services to protect children and support families through professional investigation and intervention.