County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lehigh County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Caseworker 2 for Lehigh County Children and Youth Services to support children and families, provide guidance, and coordinate services. This role emphasizes safety, welfare, and ongoing assessment in a community setting.

Full-time schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option. Applicants must meet education and background requirements and complete the PA clearance process as part of the interview and hiring.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 or completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or an equivalent combination of degrees and credits as specified.
• Commitment to meeting educational requirements within two months of graduating.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and meet PA residency requirements (waived for this title).
• Eligibility for satisfactory background investigations and clearances as per law.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Support children and families through structured case planning and guidance.
• Family Assistance: Help families improve social, emotional, and physical stability.
• Child Safety: Assess situations to ensure the safety and well-being of each child.
• Service Coordination: Connect families with needed community resources and supports.
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust plans based on changing needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience

Any equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 college credits in social sciences

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-56979-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 24, 2026, TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

A County Caseworker 2 at Lehigh County Children and Youth Services is a chance to make a real impact in your community. You will support children and families who need guidance and care. This role allows you to grow your skills while helping others build safer, stronger futures. Join a team that works every day to protect and uplift local families.

This position focuses on providing social services that support the safety and well-being of children and families. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Support children and families through structured case planning and guidance
• Family Assistance: Help families improve social, emotional, and physical stability
• Child Safety: Assess situations to ensure the safety and well-being of each child
• Service Coordination: Connect families with needed community resources and supports
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust plans based on changing needs

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• 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.

• 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.