County Caseworker 1 - MH/ID

Waynecountypa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County is seeking a County Social Services Aide 3 to support eligibility and intake duties in the Human Services department. The position requires two years of related experience and credits, and a bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in social sciences.

Applicants must pass background checks; drug screening may be required; residency waiver applies; equality in opportunity is emphasized. Regular hours apply with potential adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or related paraprofessional case management.
• Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Equivalents with 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Educational requirements met within two months of graduating.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Skills

County Social Services Aide 3

Paraprofessional case management

Essential job functions

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Job description

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Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• 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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Special 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.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].
• 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.

Job ID Category Human Services Status Open Salary $36,178.50/ Annually-Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week.

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Often, irregular hours, including: evening and weekends may be required. Works on a rotating basis 24/7 once trained.
• May have occasional overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• 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.

Posted August 31, 2026 Closing September 13, 2026 11:59 PM