County Caseworker ; Local Government - Carbon County C&Y
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Psychology, Child Development/Support, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Psychology, Child Development/Support
Location: Lehighton
the position
note: this is a reposting of cs--l0623. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from january 12, 2026 to january 25, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.
are you interested in a challenging position where you can be instrumental in providing for the safety and protection of children of all ages; children and/or youth and adolescents and families experiencing difficulties? If you are, this is the position for you!
apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!
caseworkers provide an effort to facilitate growth, behavioral and emotional improvements to individuals and their families, and to maintain current and accurate documentation and records of clients and services. Caseworkers receive reports of suspected abuse and/or neglect of children within the county. The caseworker will meet with the children and caregivers and talk with anyone who can help determine if the child(ren) are safe.
Caseworkers recommend seeing a doctor if children are injured. The most important aspect of this position is to be able to help a child, one who may not have the skills, knowledge, or ability to help themselves.
work schedule and additional information:
- full-time employment.
- work hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, monday - friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- caseworkers may be required to work irregular hours depending on child/family availability.
- on-call is required.
- telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position.
- you will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
qualifications
minimum experience and training requirements:
- two years of experience as a county social services aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
- a bachelor's degree which 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 a drug screening.
- this position falls under the provisions of the child protective services law.
- under the law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, pa state police clearance, pa child abuse history clearance, and fbi fingerprint clearance.
- resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- if you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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