County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Blended Case Management - Wayne County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Caseworker 2 (BCM) in Honesdale, PA to provide ongoing case management to individuals and families. The role emphasizes compassionate service, strong organization, and teamwork in a county setting.

The position offers full-time hours, slate of benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the Wayne County MH/ID structure. A formal background check and state clearances apply.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Maintain regular contact with consumers and families to assess services and document progress
• Lead Support: Guide professional staff or student interns when assigned
• Advocacy Services: Help consumers access economic, health, physical, or vocational resources
• Direct Contact: Provide frequent outreach and treatment based on individual needs
• Crisis Response: Deliver emergency and on call support on a rotating schedule
• Information Gathering: Collect personal and family details needed to identify concerns and connect consumers with services

Skills

Case management

Organizational skills

Sound judgment

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree plus 12 credits in related social sciences and 1 year experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience in social sciences

Job description

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA - Wayne County MH/ID wants you to make a positive difference in your community as a Caseworker 2 (BCM)! We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals to provide case management services to individuals and families. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others.

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA - Wayne County MH/ID wants you to make a positive difference in your community as a Caseworker 2 (BCM)! We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals to provide case management services to individuals and families. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others.

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA - Wayne County MH/ID wants you to make a positive difference in your community as a Caseworker 2 (BCM)! We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals to provide case management services to individuals and families. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others.

Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides ongoing case management and support to individuals and their families. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Maintain regular contact with consumers and families to assess services and document progress
• Lead Support: Guide professional staff or student interns when assigned
• Advocacy Services: Help consumers access economic, health, physical, or vocational resources
• Direct Contact: Provide frequent outreach and treatment based on individual needs
• Crisis Response: Deliver emergency and on call support on a rotating schedule
• Information Gathering: Collect personal and family details needed to identify concerns and connect consumers with services

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Irregular hours including evening and weekends, may be required.
• Works on a rotating basis 24/7 once trained.
• Occasional overnight 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• 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

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.