County Caseworker 1 - C&Y

Waynecountypa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Waynecountypa is seeking a County Social Services Aide 3 to support case management within the county human services department.

Applicants must have 12 credits in sociology or related fields or a relevant degree, and may meet education requirements close to graduation. The role requires passing background checks and drug screening, with standard 37.5-hour work week and 8:00 AM–4:30 PM hours.

Qualifications

• Education requirements can be met within two months of graduation.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Background checks and drug screening required.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Two years of college coursework with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience

Job description

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Qualifications

• 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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Special Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail] 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.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required.

Job ID Category Human Services Status Open Salary $38,395.50 Annually-Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• Once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours from 8am to 4:30pm may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel on a monthly basis.
• Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Caseworkers may be put on a rotation for on-call services which will include nights and weekends.
• 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.
• Posted August 28, 2026 8:00 AM Closing September 10, 2026 11:59 PM