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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lycoming County Child Welfare Services is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to support youth as they build skills for independence and navigate important life transitions. The position provides ongoing child welfare services to children and families experiencing abuse or neglect, working with a team to support safety, stability, and brighter futures.

The role includes providing services to children in their homes or in placement; helping parents and caregivers develop skills to care safely for their children; and supporting reunification or alternative permanency through concurrent planning. The caseworker also assists families during emergencies, including after-hours or weekend needs, and coordinates with courts, service providers, and other partners according to family risk and needs.

This is a full-time, onsite position with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. A conditional offer requires submission of criminal history reports and a drug screening.

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 including or 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 an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in the listed or related social sciences.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirements when within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or completing qualifying credits.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment requires submission of criminal history reports and a drug screening.
• Applicants claiming education in supplemental application responses must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are accepted.
• Application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.

Responsibilities

• Provide child welfare case management services to children in their homes or in placement while promoting safety and stability.
• Work with parents and caregivers to help them build skills to safely care for their children.
• Support reunification or alternative permanency options through concurrent planning.
• Assist families during emergencies, including after-hours or weekend needs.
• Communicate and coordinate with courts, service providers, and other partners based on family risk and needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level