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

Reference #: 5254801

Salary

$48,734.40 - $72,363.20 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-44220-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Lycoming-Clinton Co Mh/Id U

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

4/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

80002769

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213441

Bureau / Division

Lycoming-Clinton Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

Worksite Address

277 West Third Street

City

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17701

Contact Name

Victoria Longo

Contact Phone

570.326.7895

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-44220-L0624 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 5, 2026 TO MARCH 18, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you interested in a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Do you have a passion for helping children and their families stay together? If you do, the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program is interested in talking to you!

Appy today to join our dedicated team of professionals.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This professional social service position is assigned to the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program. This position is responsible for developing case management services for individuals with identified significant mental health and/or behavioral health needs. This position is designed to facilitate available services while individuals are incarcerated, and work as a boundary spanner for individuals eligible for release into the community. This position will work closely with the individual; Joinder Psychological Services Associate; Lycoming County Prison staff; the Lycoming County Court, including Probation and Pretrial Services; and other community-based services allowing continuity of care for individuals throughout their incarceration and release back into the community with the express purpose of lowering recidivism rates within the designated population. Supervision of this position will be provided by the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program and the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit Supervisor.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Thursday work hours are 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM. 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 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:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports at your expense. See hiring agency contact information.A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.