County Caseworker ; Local Government - Lycoming County Children & Youth Services

THE POSITION

Become a County Caseworker 1 with Lycoming County Children and Youth Services and help guide youth toward meaningful growth. This role allows you to support an evidence-based mentoring program that builds confidence and positive relationships. You will be part of a caring team that encourages learning, collaboration, and service. Make a difference every day by supporting children and volunteers in your community.

• Follow tools, resources, and supervision provided to maintain required program standards.
• Reach out to the community to identify and engage potential volunteers, clients, and advisory board members.
• Complete detailed assessments to determine eligibility and gather essential information.
• Conduct orientations and training sessions for families, volunteers, and partners.
• Plan and coordinate group activities and special events for clients.
• Obtain information to identify social, emotional, physical, or economic needs and assist clients in accessing services.
• Guide clients and volunteers in creating and updating Match Plans.
• Maintain accurate records and enter required information into program systems.
• Conduct interviews for clients and volunteers leaving the program.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  Not available.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Check your inbox, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 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 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require successful completion of a drug screening.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on “Veterans.”

• 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.