What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-53790-L0624 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 9, 2026 TO JULY 22, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID offers 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. You 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:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-53790-L0624 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 9, 2026 TO JULY 22, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID offers 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. You 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:
- Guidance Support: Provide direction and education to individuals experiencing financial strain
- Community Coordination: Work with local programs, landlords, and system partners to support housing stability
- Case Management Services: Deliver supportive case management that promotes healthier and stronger families
- Resource Connections: Help individuals access community services that meet their needs
- Collaborative Care: Partner with Joinder Programs to strengthen the overall continuum of care
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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.
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.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.