Employment Opportunities
 
County Social Casework Interns work out of local government human services agencies located throughout the state. Employment preference may be given to residents in counties in which these jobs are located.
 
 
Type of Work

This is professional work of a training nature involving the performance of social casework duties. This is a structured six-month internship program developed to provide practical work experience. This experience applies general social work principles acquired through course curriculum transforming them into sound working skills. The intent of this program is to prepare employees, providing them with full- time career opportunities in the field of social services in the Commonwealth.
 
 
Location

Positions are located throughout the state in local government agencies such as Children, Youth and Families, Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Drug and Alcohol programs, and Area Agency on Aging (AAA). There are no current or expected positions in Philadelphia.
 
Starting Salary

Salary may vary by county. Contact the local government agency where you are interested in working for specific information.
 
 
Benefits
 
Students who successfully complete the internship and are offered permanent employment will be eligible for promotion with an increase in salary and will receive benefits.

Benefits may vary by county. Contact the local government agency where you are interested in working for specific information.
 
 
Pennsylvania residency is NOT required at the time of application for these positions.  
 
Click here to view detailed test announcement which includes eligibility requirements.