County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Canaan Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Wayne County seeks a County Caseworker 1 (Intake) to interview clients, assess needs, verify eligibility, and provide counseling and guidance to families. You will maintain case histories and assist in planning for child well-being, including court-related participation.

The role requires up to 37.5 hours weekly, with daytime hours and occasional evenings or weekends. A background check is required, and telework is not available for this position, within the PA

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews to assess family needs and situations.
• Determine and verify eligibility for agency services.
• Provide counseling, referrals, and guidance to improve family functioning.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and social histories.
• Assist families in creating plans that support child well-being.
• Attend court hearings and training sessions as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Eligibility assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Family planning

Court participation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 sociology/psychology credits

Two years experience as County Social Services Aide 3

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Build a rewarding career where your work makes a difference every day. Wayne County Children and Youth, located in Honesdale, PA, is looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting children, strengthening families, and serving the community. Join a professional team committed to making a lasting impact while enjoying excellent career opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply!

This position supports children and families as they work toward improved safety, stability, and well-being through guided casework and training. The role grows in responsibility as you build your skills and confidence.

As a County Caseworker 1 (Intake) you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews: Conduct interviews to understand family needs and assess their situations
• Service Eligibility: Determine and verify eligibility for agency services
• Supportive Counseling: Provide counseling, referrals, and guidance to help families improve functioning
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and social histories
• Family Planning: Assist families in creating plans that support child well-being and overall improvement
• Court and Training Participation: Attend court hearings and training sessions 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.
  • 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.

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.