County Caseworker 2 (Local Government)

• Lycoming County Children & Youth Program Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $49,712.00
• $73,819.00 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, Williamsport 33 West 3rd Street (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026 Salary $49,712.00
• $73,819.

00 Annually Location Lycoming County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-54313-L0624

Department Local Government Division HS Lycoming Co Child Welfare S Opening Date 09/14/2026 Closing Date 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0624 Position Number 80011124 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212741 Bureau / Division Lycoming County Children and Youth Services Worksite Address 33 W. Third Street Worksite Address 4th Floor City Williamsport, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17701 Contact Name Victoria Longo Contact Phone 570.326.7895 Contact Email vlongo@joinder.org

THE POSITION NOTE

THIS

IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-54313-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 16, 2026 TO JULY 29, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

This position as a County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming County Children & Youth Services offers a chance to support students and families in meaningful ways. This role allows you to build strong connections and promote positive change across the community. You will grow your professional skills while helping families access the support they need. It is an energizing opportunity to make a difference every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role centers on offering support services that help students and families address their needs in practical and effective ways. It involves working across agencies to provide early assistance that can reduce the need for more formal intervention. This position is placed in Williamsport Middle School. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

Needs Assessment:

Evaluate student and family needs across different settings

Short-Term Support:

Provide brief interventions aimed at resolving immediate concerns

Service Referrals:

Connect individuals with appropriate community resources

Follow-Up Coordination:

Check on progress to ensure services remain effective

Cross-Agency Work:

Collaborate with partners to offer broad support services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.

Work hours are 7:15 AM to 3:45 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 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 service 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:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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