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

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 34,047 - 41,613; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to work in Wayne County Children & Youth Services. This role involves assessing applications for resource family candidates, supporting families in legal contexts, and preparing reports for county officials. Applicants should have a degree or equivalent experience in social sciences and be committed to ensuring family suitability.

This is a full-time, civil service position with no telework option, based at Wayne County, PA.

Qualifications

• Must have two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 and relevant college coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent experience accepted.
• Ability to perform essential job functions is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications for resource family candidates.
• Attend court hearings to support families in legal matters.
• Participate in planning meetings for children’s permanency goals.
• Recruit families and promote resource care in the community.
• Prepare reports and presentations for county officials.
• Full‑time schedule requires flexibility for travel.

Skills

Interview and assessment skills

Advocacy

Community engagement

Report writing and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

County Caseworker 1 – Wayne County Children & Youth Services

Salary: $37,830.00 annually

Location: Wayne County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Application Review – assess applications and conduct guided interviews with potential resource family candidates to determine suitability.
• Family Advocacy – attend court hearings to support resource families and provide testimony related to their cases.
• Meeting Support – participate in permanency and transition planning meetings to assist children and families in reaching permanency goals.
• Program Recruitment – recruit families and engage the community through written materials and presentations to promote resource family care.
• Report Preparation – prepare clear written reports and oral presentations for groups, agencies, and county officials to inform and educate others.
• Work Schedule – full‑time 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM Monday‑Friday with 1‑hour lunch; may require overnight travel or out‑of‑county travel monthly and occasional irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and on‑call hours.
• Telework – not an option in this position.

Qualifications

• Two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework (12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences); OR
• A bachelor’s degree (or 12 eligible college credits) in the same fields; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training (12 college credits plus at least one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case‑management position).
• Within two months of graduating, you will be considered to meet the educational requirements.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Must pass a background investigation.
• Conditional offer of employment requires a drug screening.
• Position is under the Child Protective Services Law, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, FBI Fingerprint clearance).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. It 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.