"caseworker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: caseworkers [plural]
Etymology: From case + worker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|case|worker}} case + worker Head templates: {{en-noun}} caseworker (plural caseworkers)
  1. a social worker Related terms: casework
    Sense id: en-caseworker-en-noun-68IgSfWj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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        {
          "ref": "1994, Thomas D. Morton, Marsha K. Salus, Supervising Child Protective Services Caseworkers:",
          "text": "To help a family change the behavior or conditions that are causing the risk of maltreatment, the CPS caseworker must develop a positive relationship with the family.",
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        }
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