Child & Family Welfare Caseworker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Children and Youth Services in Honesdale, PA, seeks a County Caseworker 2 - Ongoing to support safety and stability for children and families. You will conduct interviews, develop service plans, and coordinate referrals while maintaining records and caseloads.

The role offers structured training, supervisory guidance, and opportunities for growth. On-call rotation, full-time hours (37.5/wk), and on-site work with no telework option are required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as County Caseworker 1 or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or equivalent coursework (12 credits in social sciences) with one year of related casework experience.
• Educational requirements may be met within two months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Client Interviews: Conduct interviews and assessments to understand family needs
• Service Planning: Develop plans that support child safety and family stability
• Resource Referrals: Connect families with community services that help address challenges
• Case Management: Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage an active caseload
• Court Participation: Take part in court proceedings when required by case circumstances

Job description

Wayne County Children and Youth Services in Honesdale, PA, seeks a County Caseworker 2 - Ongoing to support safety and stability for children and families. You will conduct interviews, develop service plans, and coordinate referrals while maintaining records and caseloads.

The role offers structured training, supervisory guidance, and opportunities for growth. On-call rotation, full-time hours (37.5/wk), and on-site work with no telework option are required.