County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

Salary $49,712.00 - $73,819.20 Annually Location Lycoming County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61034-L0624 Department Local Government Division HS Lycoming-Clinton Co Mh/Id U Opening Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0624 Position Number 80002800 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213441 Bureau / Division Lycoming Clinton Mental Health Intellectual Disabilities Program Worksite Address 33 West Third Street, 4th Floor City Williamsport, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17745 Contact Name Victoria Longo Contact Phone 570-326-7895 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As a County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID you will be given the chance to support individuals who are working toward steady and secure housing. This role allows you to make a positive difference by guiding people during difficult financial situations. Y ou become part of a team that values strong communities and long-term success. This is meaningful work where your efforts help families move forward. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on helping individuals maintain stable housing through guidance, education, and supportive case management. The role centers on working with community partners to create long-term housing success. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties: 1. Guidance Support: Provide direction and education to individuals experiencing financial strain 2. Community Coordination: Work with local programs, landlords, and system partners to support housing stability 3. Case Management Services: Deliver supportive case management that promotes healthier and stronger families 4. Resource Connections: Help individuals access community services that meet their needs 5. Collaborative Care: Partner with Joinder Programs to strengthen the overall continuum of care Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment. 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. 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: 1. Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or 2. Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or 3. A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or 4. 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 5. 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. 6. 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: 1. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 2. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purp ses 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date*.* Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. 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: 1. 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): 1. 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, gen