County Caseworker 1 - Local Government

Local Government

Agency: Local Government
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-05-04

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County Caseworker 1 - Local Government

Salary

$38,181.11 Annually

Location

Monroe County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47437-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Monroe Co Child Welfare Ser

Opening Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

5/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88212745

Bureau / Division

Monroe County Child Welfare Service

Worksite Address

730 Phillips Street

City

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18360

Contact Name

Donna Ace

Contact Phone

570.420.3590

Contact Email

dace@monroecountypa.gov

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THE POSITION
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? A Children and Youth Services Caseworker assists children, youth, and families in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, or physical adjustment in everyday life.If this position sounds rewarding to you, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a full-time professional position responsible for the provision of a full range of social services to children and families in need of Children & Youth Services. Located in the Poconos, we have an array of social services agencies working in collaboration with our agency. Monroe County is committed to providing quality care and hope to the most vulnerable populations in our county.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute 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 residency requirement is currently waived for this title.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:You must pass a background investigation.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,