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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Sullivan County C&Y Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $39,897.00 Annually benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. United States, Pennsylvania, Dushore 9291 Pennsylvania 487 (Show on map) Nov 06, 2026 Salary $39,897.00 Annually Location Sullivan County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-62434-L0624

Department Local Government Division HS Sullivan Co Child Welfare S Opening Date 11/06/2026 Closing Date 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0624 Position Number 80006909 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212757 Bureau / Division Sullivan County Children and Youth Services Worksite Address 9291 Route 487 Worksite Address Suite D City Dushore, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18614 Contact Name Samantha Ayers, MSW Director of Sullivan County Children and Youth Services Contact Phone 570.928.0307 Contact Email sayers@sullivancountypa.gov

THE POSITION

Sullivan County Children & Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 2 who is ready to take on meaningful and rewarding work. This position allows you to build strong partnerships, connect families with resources, and help children thrive in safe environments. Your efforts can create positive change that lasts far beyond a single case. Grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides casework services that support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families in Sullivan County. The role involves assessment, collaboration, documentation, and connecting people with services that meet their needs. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

Child Safety:

Assess allegations of abuse and neglect and help determine appropriate next steps

Family Support:

Provide casework and counseling services to children and their families

Resource Coordination:

Refer families to community services and monitor appropriate use of available resources

Case Documentation:

Complete required forms and maintain records of case activities in accordance with regulations

Court Participation:

Prepare information and provide testimony during court proceedings when required

Professional Collaboration:

Work with educators, medical personnel, law enforcement, courts, and other professionals to support child welfare

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

After-hours, on-call rotation, and travel are required (evenings and weekends.)

Employee chosen by Sullivan County will receive 14 paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

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 services agency; 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.

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:

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.