Caseworker 2

Caseworker 2 - Children, Youth, & Families Bethlehem, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22463209 Summary Bethlehem, PA $50441.00 - $50441.00 per Year 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED), Post-secondary education, no degree or certificate, Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time Description Must apply on external site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northamptoncounty There are multiple vacancies. Application deadline is April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Applicants will not be contacted until after this date. Monday-Friday Day Shift (in person) Pension retirement plan [20 years of service = full retirement at age 55 OR age 60 with any # of years]. Vested at five years. Internal growth opportunities! Low-cost Medical/Prescription/Dental/Rx all offered at one rate (% of salary) PPO or High Deductible PPO plan with employer HSA contribution 11 paid holidays

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New employees will receive the minimum starting salary for this position. The starting salary is non-negotiable. Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

A Caseworker 2 with the County of Northampton is responsible for providing a full range of social and case management services to County residents of all ages, through consumer-focused programs designed to maintain or improve the quality of life for individuals and their families. This position will function within Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) division of Human Services and will include working directly with consumers from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances to assist them in attaining an improved social, economic, emotional, or physical well-being. This position utilizes casework skills to obtain information from consumers to access available resources. Caseworkers employ problem solving techniques, provide counseling to achieve service plan goals, monitor consumer behavior, interact with service provider and agencies, and ultimately exercise initiative and judgment to improve the lives of those they are serving. In order to be considered for the position, you must meet at least one (1) of the following requirements: Six (6) 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 (1) 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. Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement. Updated January 2024 Additional Details

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