County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Monroe County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Summary

Salary$45,350.55 AnnuallyLocationMonroe County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-55559-L0624DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Monroe Co Child Welfare SerOpening Date08/03/2026Closing Date8/17/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0624Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionSEIU Local 668Bargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88212745Bureau / DivisionMonroe County Child Welfare ServiceWorksite Address730 Phillips StreetCityStroudsburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code18360Contact NameDonna AceContact Phone570.420.3590 Ext. 3259Contact [email protected] POSITIONJoin Monroe County Children and Youth Services as a County Caseworker 2 and help children and families build a safer and stronger future. This role allows you to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals who are facing difficult challenges. You will work with a dedicated agency that values compassion and teamwork. Become part of a mission-driven organization that brings hope to the community.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis role focuses on delivering social services to children, youth, and families who need support to improve their daily lives. You will collaborate with community partners to help individuals work toward positive change. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:Case Assessment: Evaluate family needs and identify supports that promote stabilityService Planning: Develop plans that guide families toward healthier daily functioningCollaboration: Coordinate with agencies to connect children and families to needed resourcesMonitoring Progress: Track improvements and adjust services to fit changing situationsSupport Guidance: Provide encouragement and information that helps families navigate challengesWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; orSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; orA bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; orA 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; orAny 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.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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Salary$45,350.55 AnnuallyLocationMonroe County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-55559-L0624DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Monroe Co Child Welfare SerOpening Date08/03/2026Closing Date8/17/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0624Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionSEIU Local 668Bargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88212745Bureau / DivisionMonroe County Child Welfare ServiceWorksite Address730 Phillips StreetCityStroudsburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code18360Contact NameDonna AceContact Phone570.420.3590 Ext. 3259Contact [email protected] POSITIONJoin Monroe County Children and Youth Services as a County Caseworker 2 and help children and families build a safer and stronger future. This role allows you to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals who are facing difficult challenges. You will work with a dedicated agency that values compassion and teamwork. Become part of a mission-driven organization that brings hope to the community.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis role focuses on delivering social services to children, youth, and families who need support to improve their daily lives. You will collaborate with community partners to help individuals work toward positive change. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:Case Assessment: Evaluate family needs and identify supports that promote stabilityService Planning: Develop plans that guide families toward healthier daily functioningCollaboration: Coordinate with agencies to connect children and families to needed resourcesMonitoring Progress: Track improvements and adjust services to fit changing situationsSupport Guidance: Provide encouragement and information that helps families navigate challengesWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; orSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; orA bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; orA 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; orAny 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.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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr