THE POSITION
Step into a meaningful role as a County Caseworker 2 with Lycoming County Child Welfare Services in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program. This position gives you the chance to guide children, families, and volunteers through a respected community program. You will help match participants with opportunities that can change their lives. Join a team that values support, growth, and connection.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports children, families, and volunteers who participate in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program. The role involves intake work, eligibility review, and direct service to help participants succeed. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Program Intake: Review referrals and gather information to understand participant needs
- Eligibility Review: Check that clients and volunteers meet program guidelines
- Case Support: Provide guidance and assistance to help participants reach their goals
- Recruitment Assistance: Engage potential participants and promote program involvement
- Match Coordination: Help connect clients and volunteers in ways that support positive outcomes
Work Schedule and Additional Information: - Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 PM 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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...