United States of America: Social Worker


Job Description:


Seeking someone to accompany parent educators on in-home visits to migrant parents and conduct child abuse prevent / neglect direct services,to conduct workshops to Pennsylvania migrant parents, parent educators, and parent leaders and advocates on child abuse / neglect, to provide training and support to parent educators on child abuse and neglect issues, and to maintain case files. This position is contingent upon contract award.


Job Responsibilities:


  • Accompany parent educators on in-home visits to migrant parents and conduct child abuse prevent / neglect direct services

  • Conduct workshops to Pennsylvania migrant parents, parent educators, and parent leaders and advocates on child abuse / neglect

  • Provide training and support to parent educators on child abuse and neglect issues

  • Maintain case files

Job Requirements:


  • Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

  • Minimum of five years’ experience conducting in-home visits, parent education, and other family support services

  • Demonstrated knowledge in the use of a Protective Factors Approach to address child abuse and neglect

  • Familiar working with the migrant farmworker population

  • Competency and experience in working with diverse cultures

  • Valid PA Driver license

  • Necessary clearances, including:
    • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

    • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

    • Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check


  • Access to reliable transportation and able to use it for job related tasks

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish required

  • Knowledge of relevant resources within the communities of central and south central Pennsylvania

  • Experience strengthening, expanding, enhancing, and/or coordinating existing initiatives to prevent child abuse and neglect

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to maintain a database

  • Ability to work in a team

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct training workshops and serve as a resource to parent educators

  • Highly organized

About University Research Company (URC):
URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States. URC is an E-Verify employer and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission.





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