County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Williamsport is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to assess referrals, engage families, ensure child safety, and coordinate services within the Williamsport School District. The role emphasizes interviewing families, evaluating safety, and developing care plans with community partners.

The position is full-time, with hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and telework is not available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and requests to determine service needs
• Conduct interviews to evaluate child safety and well being
• Identify risks and take protective action when safety cannot be maintained
• Develop plans, provide referrals and maintain accurate case documentation
• Work with families and community partners to support child welfare goals

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

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

Any equivalent combination including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Job description

Join Lycoming County Children and Youth Services as a County Caseworker 2 and make a meaningful impact every day. This role offers the chance to guide families toward stability and connect them with vital community supports. Your work helps build safer environments for children while supporting caregivers through challenging times. Step into a position where your dedication shapes brighter futures.

This position focuses on assessing referrals and supporting families through safety evaluations, service coordination and short term casework. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Referral Assessment: Review referrals and requests to determine service needs
• Family Engagement: Conduct interviews to evaluate child safety and well being
• Safety Assurance: Identify risks and take protective action when safety cannot be maintained
• Service Coordination: Develop plans, provide referrals and maintain accurate case documentation
• Community Interaction: Work with families and community partners to support child welfare goals

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• This position is in the Williamsport School District
• 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

• 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

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.