County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lackawanna County C&Y (MultipleVacancies)
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
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Job summary
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services, seeks a County Caseworker 1 in Scranton to protect children and support families.
You will investigate child abuse/neglect, plan safety goals, and coordinate services; this is a full-time role with a 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM schedule and no telework. You will join a collaborative team focused on safety, family stability, and positive outcomes. Location is Scranton, PA with an address at 123 Wyoming Avenue.
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
- 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.
- Educational requirements met within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits
Responsibilities
- Case Investigation: Look into reports of child abuse or neglect to understand safety concerns
- Family Support: Offer services that help families prevent placement and strengthen stability
- Record Maintenance: Keep accurate agency records and prepare materials for court when needed
- Child Placement: Arrange placements and oversee children who are living outside their home
- Team Participation: Join conferencing and teaming meetings to help families set and reach goals
Education
Job description
$42,124.00 Annually
Lackawanna County, PA
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
CS-2026-58826-L0623
Local Government
HS Lackawanna Co Child Welfare
09/16/2026
9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
L0623
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
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Human Services Lackawanna County Child Welfare Services
123 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, Pennsylvania
18503
Joanne DeMarco
As a County Caseworker 1 at Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services, you will play an important part in protecting children. This position allows you to assist families while learning valuable skills in the field of social services. Your work will help create safer home environments and stronger connections.
Join a team that supports both your growth and the growth of the families you serve.
This position focuses on helping children and families by responding to concerns of abuse or neglect and offering support services. It involves working closely with families to plan goals and maintain safety.
As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Case Investigation: Look into reports of child abuse or neglect to understand safety concerns
- Family Support: Offer services that help families prevent placement and strengthen stability
- Record Maintenance: Keep accurate agency records and prepare materials for court when needed
- Child Placement: Arrange placements and oversee children who are living outside their home
- Team Participation: Join conferencing and teaming meetings to help families set and reach goals
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work 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.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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