County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lackawanna County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Local Government
- Agency: Local Government
- Location: PA
- Type: Full-Time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-01-28
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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lackawanna County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lackawanna County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Salary
$42,124.00 Annually
Location
Lackawanna County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-41163-L0623
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Lackawanna Co Child Welfare
Opening Date
01/23/2026
Closing Date
2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0623
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88212735
Bureau / Division
Human Services Lackawanna County Child Welfare Services
Worksite Address
123 Wyoming Avenue
City
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18503
Contact Name
Patricia O'Neill
Contact Phone
570.963.6781
Contact Email
oneillp@lackawannacounty.org
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THE POSITION
Do you want to help make a difference in the lives of children and their families? Would you enjoy coming to work every day knowing that you are helping to improve the lives of children and their families in your community? If so, this position is for you!Lackawanna County is seeking candidates to fill a position for a County Caseworker 1. Apply today to join our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is an entry level professional social services position. Caseworkers investigate complaints of child abuse and/or neglect; provide supportive and placement prevention services to families; maintain agency records; and prepare court services, placement of and responsibility for children placed outside their home environment. Caseworkers also participate in conferencing and teaming to help families plan their goals. The professional associations that Caseworkers make promote growth not only for the workers but also for the people they serve.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orA 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; orAny 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.Other Requirements:PA residenc