Caseworker II — Serve Families in Wayne County

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Caseworker 2 (BCM) in Honesdale, PA to provide ongoing case management to individuals and families. The role emphasizes compassionate service, strong organization, and teamwork in a county setting.

The position offers full-time hours, slate of benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the Wayne County MH/ID structure. A formal background check and state clearances apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Maintain regular contact with consumers and families to assess services and document progress
• Lead Support: Guide professional staff or student interns when assigned
• Advocacy Services: Help consumers access economic, health, physical, or vocational resources
• Direct Contact: Provide frequent outreach and treatment based on individual needs
• Crisis Response: Deliver emergency and on call support on a rotating schedule
• Information Gathering: Collect personal and family details needed to identify concerns and connect consumers with services

Skills

Case management

Organizational skills

Sound judgment

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree plus 12 credits in related social sciences and 1 year experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience in social sciences

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Caseworker 2 (BCM) in Honesdale, PA to provide ongoing case management to individuals and families. The role emphasizes compassionate service, strong organization, and teamwork in a county setting.

The position offers full-time hours, slate of benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the Wayne County MH/ID structure. A formal background check and state clearances apply.