County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y (MultipleVacancies)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Northumberland County Child Welfare Service is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families in need. You'll provide entry-level casework, meet with families, and coordinate with schools, hospitals, and service providers to address safety and service goals.

This full-time role in Sunbury requires on-site work from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional after-hours responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level 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

• Service Support: Provide entry level casework services to children, youth, and families referred to the agency
• Family Contact: Meet regularly with children, parents, and foster families to help resolve concerns and support service goals
• Home Assessment: Schedule and conduct interviews, home visits, and meetings to review safety and progress toward goals
• Documentation Tasks: Prepare forms, maintain case records, and complete required paperwork according to agency procedures
• After Hours Response: Respond to reports outside normal hours during periodic on call assignments
• Agency Collaboration: Work with schools, hospitals, courts, and service providers to help families reach service plan goals

Education

Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Job description

Salary

$37,479.00 Annually

Location

Northumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-55239-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Northumbrlnd Co Child Welfa

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212749

Bureau / Division

Northumberland County Child Welfare Service

Worksite Address

322 North 2nd Street

City

Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17801

Contact Name

Anne Eyster

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-55239-L0623 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 30, 2026 TO AUGUST 12, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Begin a rewarding career as a County Caseworker 1 with Northumberland County Child Welfare. This role gives you the chance to guide children and families toward stability and hope. Each day brings opportunities to grow as you support people facing real-life challenges. Become part of a team that makes positive change happen across the county.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides supportive casework services to children, youth, and families while working closely with community partners to help address safety and service needs. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Support: Provide entry level casework services to children, youth, and families referred to the agency
• Family Contact: Meet regularly with children, parents, and foster families to help resolve concerns and support service goals
• Home Assessment: Schedule and conduct interviews, home visits, and meetings to review safety and progress toward goals
• Documentation Tasks: Prepare forms, maintain case records, and complete required paperwork according to agency procedures
• After Hours Response: Respond to reports outside normal hours during periodic on call assignments
• Agency Collaboration: Work with schools, hospitals, courts, and service providers to help families reach service plan goals

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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.
• This particular position requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.