County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming County Children & YouthProgram

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 in Lycoming County, based at Williamsport Middle School. The role focuses on supporting students and families, delivering early intervention, and coordinating across agencies to connect clients with necessary services.

The position requires a social welfare or related degree and may qualify with relevant experience. Work hours are 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday, with no telework option.

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.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Evaluate student and family needs across different settings
• Short-Term Support: Provide brief interventions aimed at resolving immediate concerns
• Service Referrals: Connect individuals with appropriate community resources
• Follow-Up Coordination: Check on progress to ensure services remain effective
• Cross-Agency Work: Collaborate with partners to offer broad support services

Skills

County casework experience

Social work knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Job description

Salary: $49,712.00 - $73,819.00 Annually

Location: Lycoming County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-54313-L0624

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Lycoming Co Child Welfare S

Opening Date: 09/14/2026

Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0624

Position Number: 80011124

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88212741

Bureau / Division: Lycoming County Children and Youth Services

Worksite Address: 33 W. Third Street, 4th Floor, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701

Contact Name: Victoria Longo

Contact Phone:

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-54313-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 16, 2026 TO JULY 29, 2026, YOU CAN NOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

This position as a County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming County Children & Youth Services offers a chance to support students and families in meaningful ways. This role allows you to build strong connections and promote positive change across the community. You will grow your professional skills while helping families access the support they need. It is an energizing opportunity to make a difference every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role centers on offering support services that help students and families address their needs in practical and effective ways. It involves working across agencies to provide early assistance that can reduce the need for more formal intervention. This position is placed in Williamsport Middle School. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Needs Assessment: Evaluate student and family needs across different settings
• Short-Term Support: Provide brief interventions aimed at resolving immediate concerns
• Service Referrals: Connect individuals with appropriate community resources
• Follow-Up Coordination: Check on progress to ensure services remain effective
• Cross-Agency Work: Collaborate with partners to offer broad support services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:15 AM to 3:45 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:

• 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.

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.