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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Children and Youth is seeking a County Caseworker 1 in Honesdale, PA to help families improve well-being through guided support and structured casework.

You will conduct client interviews, gather histories, verify eligibility, and connect families with counseling and services, with potential on-call shifts and travel as needed. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and team-based growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 with 12 college credits in sociology or related social sciences.
• Bachelor's degree including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or related social sciences.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits and one year in paraprofessional case management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews to assess needs and services.
• Obtain social histories to understand client backgrounds.
• Verify eligibility for services and document findings.
• Provide counseling, referrals and supportive services.
• Assist families in creating plans to improve functioning and child well-being.
• Maintain case records and prepare studies.

Skills

Interviewing

Documentation

Casework

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/related social sciences

Two years of County Social Services Aide 3 experience

Equivalent combination of education and paraprofessional case management experience

Job description

THE POSITION

Ready to build a powerhouse career where your passion meets true purpose? Wayne County Children and Youth is searching for unstoppable, motivated individuals ready to change lives, shield children, and rebuild family strengths right here in beautiful, scenic Honesdale, PA!

THE POSITION

Ready to build a powerhouse career where your passion meets true purpose? Wayne County Children and Youth is searching for unstoppable, motivated individuals ready to change lives, shield children, and rebuild family strengths right here in beautiful, scenic Honesdale, PA!

This isn't just a job—it's your chance to collaborate with a fierce team of professionals, enjoy a stellar, comprehensive benefits package, and unlock massive career growth. If you are ready to dominate your career goals and make a massive, unforgettable impact on the Wayne County community every single day, stop waiting and apply right now!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on helping individuals and families improve their overall well-being through guided support and structured training. It introduces you to the responsibilities of casework while building your skills step by step. As a County Caseworker 1 in the Ongoing Unit, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews: Conduct interviews to gather information about client needs
• History Development: Obtain social histories to understand client backgrounds
• Eligibility Verification: Determine and verify eligibility for services
• Support Services: Provide counseling, referrals, and supportive services
• Family Planning: Assist families in creating plans to improve functioning and child well-being
• Case Documentation: Maintain case records and prepare studies

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.
  • Once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours from 8am to 4:30pm may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
• 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.

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.