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Job description
Salary
$26.35 Hourly
Location
Lehigh County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number
CS- -L0623
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Lehigh Co Mh/Id Unit
Opening Date
09/29/2026
Closing Date
10/12/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0623
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Lehigh County Children and Youth Services
Worksite Address
17 South 7th Street
City
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18101
Contact Name
Danielle Guarna
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Lehigh County Mental Health Services is seeking a part-time County Caseworker 1 who is ready to help individuals during critical moments of crisis. This role allows you to learn important skills while assisting with crisis response, information and referral, and case management under structured guidance. You will work as part of a supportive team dedicated to community well-being. Start a meaningful career where your steady presence helps people find safety and solutions.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This part-time position provides entry-level crisis intervention, information and referral, and case management support through structured training and close supervision.
As a County Caseworker 1 in the Office of Crisis Intervention, you will perform the following duties:
Needs Identification: Learn to gather information from individuals and contacts to determine social, emotional, and behavioral health needs
Crisis Response: Participate in responding to 988 and crisis intervention contacts and develop de-escalation and triage skills
Clinical Participation: Take part in assessments and learn interviewing and problem-solving techniques under supervision
Safety Recognition: Learn to identify safety concerns and assist in outreach and mobile crisis assessments
Legal Procedures: Assist with preparing and reviewing required documentation such as 302 and Act 77 forms
Resource Coordination: Help individuals access services, update referral databases, and maintain records
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Part-time employment, up to 20 hours per week.
Shifts will rotate depending on the needs of the agency.
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:
Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
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: You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Who can apply
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