County Caseworker ; Local Government - Lehigh County C&Y

Position Overview

A County Caseworker 2 at Lehigh County Children and Youth Services is a chance to make a real impact in your community. You will support children and families who need guidance and care. This role allows you to grow your skills while helping others build safer, stronger futures. Join a team that works every day to protect and uplift local families.

• Case Management:
  Support children and families through structured case planning and guidance.
• Family Assistance:
  Help families improve social, emotional, and physical stability.
• Child Safety:
  Assess situations to ensure the safety and well‑being of each child.
• Service Coordination:
  Connect families with needed community resources and supports.
• Progress Monitoring:
  Track family progress and adjust plans based on changing needs.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  Not available.

• 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 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 including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. Applicants are considered eligible within two months of graduation.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

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.