County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Luzerne County Children & Youth

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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Luzerne County Children & Youth

Salary

$40,781.46 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47861-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Luzerne Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

04/20/2026

Closing Date

5/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Teamsters

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212740

Bureau / Division

Luzerne County Children & Youth

Worksite Address

111 North Pennsylvania Avenue

City

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18701

Contact Name

Megan Stone

Contact Phone

272.808.2829

Contact Email

megan.stone.ohs@luzernecounty.org

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THE POSITION
Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events?  If so, Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for County Caseworker 1s in the Children, Youth, and Families agency.  Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career, while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.  Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The County Caseworker 1 will participate in training programs to provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, and applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the agency. The County Caseworker 1 will learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing resource files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level casework staff.  The employee will perform a variety of entry-level social service and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to all children, youth, and families, people who are mentally disabled, people who are physically challenged, and others.  The employee will provide or assist in the provision of social services, such as placement of children and adults in foster care or adoptive homes, daycare centers, domiciliary care facilities, or institutions. The employee will guide clients in home and budget management, housing, childcare and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements to assist the child and family.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 scien