County Caseworker ; Local Government - Luzerne County C&Y

Job Overview

Step into a meaningful role as a County Caseworker 2 with Luzerne County Children and Youth Services. This position gives you the chance to support children and families who need a steady and caring guide. Each day brings new opportunities to grow your skills and make a real impact. Join a team that works together to build stronger futures in the community.

• Case Assessment: Collect information from children, families, and community partners to understand needs
• Service Planning: Develop plans that guide families toward improved safety and stability
• Counseling Support: Provide guidance to help clients adjust emotionally, socially, and physically
• Resource Coordination: Connect families with agencies and programs that can offer assistance
• Progress Monitoring: Track client behavior and document changes to ensure goals are being met
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with supervisors, coworkers, and service networks to maintain effective care

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Vacancies may be filled in the Wilkes-Barre or Hazleton offices.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes-Barre or Hazleton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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:
  • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• Veterans:
  • Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.
• Telecommunications Relay Service:
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.