County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Luzerne County Children & Youth

State of Pennsylvania • Wilkes Barre, PA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-34964-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 10, 2025 TO OCTOBER 23, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events? If so, Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for County Caseworker 1s in the Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career, while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others! The County Caseworker 1 will participate in training programs to provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the agency. The caseworker will learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing resource files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level casework staff. The employee will perform a variety of entry level social service and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to all children, youth, and families, people who are mentally disabled, people who are physically challenged, and others. The employee will provide or assist in the provision of social services, such as placement of children and adults in foster care or adoptive homes, daycare centers, domiciliary care facilities, or institutions. The employee will guide clients in home and budget management, housing, childcare and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements to assist the child and family.

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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training programs to provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the agency.
• Learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing resource files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level casework staff.
• Perform a variety of entry level social service and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to all children, youth, and families, people who are mentally disabled, people who are physically challenged, and others.
• Provide or assist in the provision of social services, such as placement of children and adults in foster care or adoptive homes, daycare centers, domiciliary care facilities, or institutions.
• Guide clients in home and budget management, housing, childcare and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements to assist the child and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees