caseworker

or case-work·er, case work·er

[ keys-wur-ker ]

noun

1. a person who does casework.
2. an investigator, especially of a social agency, who aids disadvantaged individuals or families chiefly by analysis of their problems and through personal counseling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caseworker¹

First recorded in 1930–35; case ¹ + worker

Example Sentences

At the Senator, Hayes said, the building was getting repaired, tenants were seeing caseworkers more frequently and overall there was a growing sense of order.

From Los Angeles Times

The rest funds investigators, caseworkers, and other professionals who police families.

From Salon

It said caseworkers were trying to secure her a sheltered housing unit, but said it could take up to a year.

From BBC

"Providing more caseworkers to speed up decision-making is a welcome step in the right direction," she said.

From BBC

The filing also stated that the “caseworker believed that the abuse occurred, but because of the length of time between the abuse and Jane Doe’s reporting the incident, the charges were dropped.”

From Los Angeles Times