County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming County C&Y

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Human Services as a County Caseworker 1 and support children and families in the Lycoming County Child Welfare Office. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to help families stay safe and connected. You will learn important skills while working directly with people in need. Step into a position where your care and commitment make a real impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on assessing requests for services, supporting families, and helping ensure the safety of children in Lycoming County. The work involves gathering information, evaluating needs, and coordinating resources to support child welfare goals. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Referral Assessment: Receive and evaluate requests for services to determine appropriate steps for families
• Family Evaluation: Conduct short term assessments through interviews and home visits to identify needs
• Safety Assurance: Monitor children through required contacts to ensure safety, stability and wellbeing
• Case Documentation: Maintain case records and enter information into required systems to support service planning
• Resource Coordination: Help families access services and provide transportation when appropriate
• Client Engagement: Work with clients to build strengths and connect them with needed supports

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30PM, 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports at your expense. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require successful completion of a drug screening,

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.
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