County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Luzerne County Children & Youth

THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-34964-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 10, 2025 TO OCTOBER 23, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events? If so, Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for you!

Luzerne County has an immediate need for County Caseworker 1s in the Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career, while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.

Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The County Caseworker 1 will participate in training programs to provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the agency.

The caseworker will learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing resource files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level casework staff. The employee will perform a variety of entry level social service and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to all children, youth, and families, people who are mentally disabled, people who are physically challenged, and others. The employee will provide or assist in the provision of social services, such as placement of children and adults in foster care or adoptive homes, daycare centers, domiciliary care facilities, or institutions. The employee will guide clients in home and budget management, housing, childcare and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements to assist the child and family.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

How to Apply :

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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

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.

Your results will be provided via email.