County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Carbon County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Carbon County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $41,579.20 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, Lehighton 525 Iron Street (Show on map) May 13, 2026 Salary $41,579.20 Annually Location Carbon County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-49582-L0623

Department Local Government Division HS Carbon Co Child Welfare Ser Opening Date 05/13/2026 Closing Date 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0623 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union Non Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212713 Bureau / Division Carbon County Children & Youth Services Worksite Address 525 Iron Street City Lehighton, Pensylvania Zip Code 18235 Contact Name Audrey Alvarado Contact Phone 570.325.3644, ext. 5220 Contact Email aalvarado@carboncounty.net

THE POSITION

Join the team as a County Caseworker 1 with Carbon County Children and Youth and make a real impact in the lives of children and families. This role gives you the chance to guide children through difficult moments and help them feel safe and supported. Each day brings new opportunities to encourage positive growth and emotional progress. Your work will help build stronger futures for the youth in your community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supporting children and families who may be facing difficult or unsafe situations. You help guide children toward greater stability and emotional well-being. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

Safety Checks:

Meet with children, caregivers, and others to determine if the child is safe

Abuse Reports:

Receive and assess reports of suspected abuse or neglect within the county

Support Planning:

Recommend medical evaluation when injuries are present and help guide next steps

Family Guidance:

Encourage positive growth and emotional progress for children and their families

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate documentation and records of all client interactions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Caseworkers may be required to work irregular hours depending on child/family availability. On-call is required.

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:

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; or A 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; 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 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:

A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 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. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. •7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.