County Caseworker ; Local Government - Luzerne County Children & Youth

Position Overview

Begin your career as a County Caseworker 1 with Luzerne County Child Welfare Services. In this role, you will build new skills while helping families find stability and support. Each day offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Become part of a caring agency that is committed to strengthening the community.

• Training Participation:
  Take part in learning activities to understand agency programs and procedures.
• Resource Exploration:
  Review community resource information and visit service sites to build awareness.
• Client Support:
  Assist individuals and families with basic social service needs and case management tasks.
• Placement Assistance:
  Help with arranging care in foster homes, daycare settings, or other supportive environments.
• Guidance Services:
  Provide direction in topics such as budgeting, parenting, housing, and daily living skills.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  This position does not offer telework.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework that includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor’s degree that 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 that 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 or credits.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.