Child Welfare Caseworker I: Help Kids & Families Thrive

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon County Children & Youth Services in Lehighton, PA is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families through difficult times, ensuring safety and emotional well-being.

You will perform safety checks, respond to abuse reports, guide planning and family support, and maintain detailed records. This is a full-time role with hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, on-site with on-call requirements and possible irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Safety Checks: Meet with children, caregivers, and others to determine if the child is safe
• Abuse Reports: Receive and assess reports of suspected abuse or neglect within the county
• Support Planning: Recommend medical evaluation when injuries are present and help guide next steps
• Family Guidance: Encourage positive growth and emotional progress for children and their families
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation and records of all client interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences plus 1 year experience as County Social Services Aide 3

Job description

Carbon County Children & Youth Services in Lehighton, PA is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families through difficult times, ensuring safety and emotional well-being.

You will perform safety checks, respond to abuse reports, guide planning and family support, and maintain detailed records. This is a full-time role with hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, on-site with on-call requirements and possible irregular hours.