County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities in Honesdale, PA is hiring a Caseworker 1 – Supports Coordinator to guide individuals through planning, access to behavioral health services, and coordination of care.

This role blends documentation, advocacy, and field work in a fast-moving environment, requiring organizing and timely completion of paperwork. Full-time with no telework; travel within/out of the county may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan development: create treatment plans and life management/Individual Support Plans based on consumer needs.
• Service coordination: locate providers and enroll consumers in service programs.
• Record maintenance: keep organized files and documentation for continuity of care.
• Consumer advocacy: act as the consumer's voice to ensure appropriate treatment.
• Field responsibilities: travel to homes, agencies, and service sites; travel in/out of county.
• Deadline management: complete daily paperwork accurately under changing deadlines.

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Field work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with social sciences credits

Job description

Located in Honesdale, PA (northeastern PA) we want you to build a rewarding career while making a difference! Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities in Honesdale, PA is hiring a Caseworker 1 – Supports Coordinator. Join a compassionate, supportive team helping individuals and families access essential services. Paid training and excellent benefits included.

This position focuses on guiding individuals through planning, coordination, and access to vital Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities services. The role blends documentation, advocacy, and field work in a fast-moving environment. As a Supports Coordinator you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Development:Create treatment plans, life management plans, and Individual Support Plans based on consumer needs
• Service Coordination:Locate appropriate providers and support enrollment into service programs
• Record Maintenance:Maintain organized files, records, and documentation for continuity of care
• Consumer Advocacy:Act as a voice for the consumer to ensure approved and appropriate treatment
• Field Responsibilities:Travel to homes, agencies, and service sites, including driving both in and out of the county
• Deadline Management:Complete daily paperwork accurately while meeting strict and frequently changing deadlines

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  • Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
  • ID Supports Coordinators are not on call, but in an emergency may be called out.
• 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 fallsunder the provisions ofthe 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.