County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming County Children & Youth Program

About the role

This position as a County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming County Children & Youth Services offers a chance to support students and families in meaningful ways. This role allows you to build strong connections and promote positive change across the community. You will grow your professional skills while helping families access the support they need. It is an energizing opportunity to make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Evaluate student and family needs across different settings
• Short-Term Support: Provide brief interventions aimed at resolving immediate concerns
• Service Referrals: Connect individuals with appropriate community resources
• Follow-Up Coordination: Check on progress to ensure services remain effective
• Cross-Agency Work: Collaborate with partners to offer broad support services

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major
• 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
• 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.

Requirements

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