Child Welfare Caseworker I — Local Government

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Lehighton, PA is posting a County Caseworker 1 position with Carbon County Children & Youth Services. The role focuses on safeguarding children, assessing safety, and guiding families toward positive outcomes.

Typical duties include safety checks, processing abuse reports, coordinating medical evaluations when needed, and maintaining detailed case records. This is a full-time civil service role with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or related social sciences.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in paraprofessional case management.
• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 with related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Safety Checks: Meet with children and caregivers to assess safety.
• Abuse Reports: Receive and assess suspected abuse or neglect within the county.
• Support Planning: Recommend medical evaluation when injuries are present.
• Family Guidance: Encourage positive growth and emotional progress for families.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions.

Education

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

Equivalent combination: 12 college credits in related social sciences + 1 year paraprofessional case management

Two years experience as County Social Services Aide 3 with two years of college coursework in related fields

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Lehighton, PA is posting a County Caseworker 1 position with Carbon County Children & Youth Services. The role focuses on safeguarding children, assessing safety, and guiding families toward positive outcomes.

Typical duties include safety checks, processing abuse reports, coordinating medical evaluations when needed, and maintaining detailed case records. This is a full-time civil service role with on-site work.