County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Intake - Wayne County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through Wayne County Children and Youth Services, seeks a County Caseworker 1 to support children, families, and the community. Duties include interviewing clients, verifying eligibility, coordinating services, and maintaining case documentation.

Position requires related experience or education and implies supervision as skills develop; travel and potential non-traditional hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Applicants considered to meet educational requirements if within two months of graduating with qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews to gather social histories and assess needs.
• Determine and verify eligibility for services.
• Provide referrals, program information, and supportive counseling.
• Maintain an active caseload and ensure accurate records.
• Assist in arranging supportive and protective services for at-risk children.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and attend court proceedings as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Documentation

Case coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Experience as County Social Services Aide 3 (2 years)

Job description

Start Your Civil Service Career with Purpose! Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth Services is seeking qualified candidates for a rewarding Civil Service position supporting children, families, and the community. We offer meaningful work, a supportive professional environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

This position focuses on helping individuals and families improve their social, emotional, and physical functioning through structured training and guided casework responsibilities. Work is performed with close supervision as skills develop.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews: Conduct interviews to gather social histories and assess needs
• Eligibility Review: Determine and verify eligibility for services
• Support Services: Provide referrals, program information, and supportive counseling
• Case Documentation: Maintain an active caseload and ensure accurate records
• Service Coordination: Assist in arranging supportive and protective services for at-risk children
• Report Preparation: Prepare reports, correspondence, and attend court proceedings as assigned

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1‑hour lunch.
  • Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings or weekends. Employees 37.5 hours (full time) per week, plus non traditional and on‑call hours when required.
  • Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel on a monthly basis.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.