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

THE POSITION

Join Monroe County Children and Youth Services as a County Caseworker 2 and help children and families build a safer and stronger future. This role allows you to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals who are facing difficult challenges. You will work with a dedicated agency that values compassion and teamwork. Become part of a mission-driven organization that brings hope to the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on delivering social services to children, youth, and families who need support to improve their daily lives. You will collaborate with community partners to help individuals work toward positive change. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Assessment: Evaluate family needs and identify supports that promote stability
• Service Planning: Develop plans that guide families toward healthier daily functioning
• Collaboration: Coordinate with agencies to connect children and families to needed resources
• Monitoring Progress: Track improvements and adjust services to fit changing situations
• Support Guidance: Provide encouragement and information that helps families navigate challenges

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour 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:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to m