Case Worker: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire a Caseworker?

Hiring a caseworker can be especially helpful for your business, as they are specialized in handling sensitive issues with family and children. A caseworker will provide organized structure and supervised visits, as well as counseling to children and family members who might benefit from it.

Contributions of a great caseworker:

• Skilled in working with young children
• Counseling services
• Detailed and accurate accounts of interactions

Skills to look for in a great Caseworker

A great caseworker candidate will have the following skills and attributes as well as work experience that reflects:

• Patience working with children
• Experience handling sensitive personal information
• Valid state licensing
• Communication skills
• Approachable personality
• Time management skills

Writing a Caseworker job description

A thoughtful description is important to finding qualified caseworker candidates. A caseworker job description includes a compelling summary of the role, detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required and preferred skills for the position.

Consider including keywords that job seekers are using to search for caseworker jobs, such as:

• Social Worker
• Senior Caseworker
• Caseworker (Part-Time)

Interviewing Caseworker candidates

Strong candidates for caseworker positions will be confident answering questions regarding:

• Prior counseling experience
• Experience working with families
• How they organize their daily tasks

See our list of interview questions for more examples.