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

Summary

Salary$38,181.11 AnnuallyLocationMonroe County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-55569-L0623DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Monroe Co Child Welfare SerOpening Date08/18/2026Closing Date8/31/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0623Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionPSSUBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88212745Bureau / DivisionMonroe County Child Welfare ServiceWorksite Address730 Phillips StreetCityStroudsburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code18360Contact NameDonna AceContact PhoneContact EmailTHE POSITIONAs a County Caseworker 1 with the Department of Human Services, Monroe County Children & Youth, you will help families access vital support and work through important life challenges. This position gives you the chance to strengthen the well-being of children throughout Monroe County. Your efforts will create safer environments and encourage long-term growth for families in need. Become part of an agency that values compassion and quality care.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position focuses on delivering a full range of social services that support children and families throughout Monroe County. The role requires strong communication, thorough documentation, and consistent involvement with community partners. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:Family Interviews: Conduct interviews to identify needs and barriers affecting child and family well-beingService Coordination: Provide information about agency programs and determine eligibility for support servicesSupport Planning: Assist families in creating plans that promote healthy changes and safer environmentsCommunity Collaboration: Work with local agencies to support services for vulnerable children and familiesDocumentation Work: Keep reports, records and case histories accurate, organized and up to dateSafety Support: Assist in providing protective services for children in unsafe or harmful situationsWork Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orA 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; 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 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: You must pass a background investigation.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 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.

Job Description

Salary$38,181.11 AnnuallyLocationMonroe County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-55569-L0623DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Monroe Co Child Welfare SerOpening Date08/18/2026Closing Date8/31/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0623Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionPSSUBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88212745Bureau / DivisionMonroe County Child Welfare ServiceWorksite Address730 Phillips StreetCityStroudsburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code18360Contact NameDonna AceContact PhoneContact EmailTHE POSITIONAs a County Caseworker 1 with the Department of Human Services, Monroe County Children & Youth, you will help families access vital support and work through important life challenges. This position gives you the chance to strengthen the well-being of children throughout Monroe County. Your efforts will create safer environments and encourage long-term growth for families in need. Become part of an agency that values compassion and quality care.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position focuses on delivering a full range of social services that support children and families throughout Monroe County. The role requires strong communication, thorough documentation, and consistent involvement with community partners. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:Family Interviews: Conduct interviews to identify needs and barriers affecting child and family well-beingService Coordination: Provide information about agency programs and determine eligibility for support servicesSupport Planning: Assist families in creating plans that promote healthy changes and safer environmentsCommunity Collaboration: Work with local agencies to support services for vulnerable children and familiesDocumentation Work: Keep reports, records and case histories accurate, organized and up to dateSafety Support: Assist in providing protective services for children in unsafe or harmful situationsWork Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orA 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; 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 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: You must pass a background investigation.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 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.