County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Monroe County Children & Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Monroe County Children & Youth Services seeks a County Caseworker 1 to help children, youth and families, providing professional social services and connecting them with community resources.

The role involves collaboration with partners to ensure safety and positive outcomes, with a standard 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM schedule and no telework option. Applicants must meet qualifications as described.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of paraprofessional social services work with 12 social science credits.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 social science credits or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination plus one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Applicants may be within two months of graduating with qualifying credits.

Aufgaben

• Family support: help children, youth, and families improve daily functioning and stability.
• Service delivery: provide social services to individuals and families in care.
• Community collaboration: partner with local social service agencies for coordinated care.
• Case assistance: identify needs and connect families with services and resources.
• Quality care: promote safety, support, and positive outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• Professional engagement: contribute to agency efforts supporting well‑being of children and families.

Ausbildung

Two years of County Social Services Aide 3 experience and 12 college credits in social sciences

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

Equivalent combination including 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional experience

Within two months of graduation from qualifying degree/credits

Jobbeschreibung

$38,181.11 Annually

Monroe County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-62361-L0623

Local Government

HS Monroe Co Child Welfare Ser

11/05/2026

11/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

L0623

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

OTHER - PSSU

LG

LG

88212745

Monroe County Child Welfare Service

730 Phillips Street

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

18360

Donna Ace

570.420.3590

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Monroe County Children & Youth Services is looking for a County Caseworker 1 who is ready to make a difference every day. This position offers the opportunity to support children and families through important life challenges. You will work alongside community partners who share a commitment to helping others succeed. Build a rewarding career while serving vulnerable populations across Monroe County.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides professional social services that support children, youth, and families in achieving improved social, economic, and physical well-being. The role involves working with individuals in need and helping to connect them with services and resources in the community.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Family Support: Assist children, youth, and families in working toward improved daily functioning and stability
• Service Delivery: Provide social services to individuals and families involved with Children and Youth Services
• Community Collaboration: Work with local social service agencies to support coordinated care and assistance
• Case Assistance: Help identify needs and connect families with appropriate services and resources
• Quality Care Focus: Promote safety, support, and positive outcomes for vulnerable populations
• Professional Engagement: Contribute to agency efforts that strengthen the well‑being of children, youth, and families

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

Veterans:

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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 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.