County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Ongoing - Wayne County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA seeks a County Caseworker 2 – Ongoing to support children and families and ensure safety and stability through interviews, planning, and referrals. Responsibilities include client interviews, service planning, connecting families with community resources, case management, and occasional court involvement.

Requires relevant education or experience and ability to pass background checks. PA residency waived for this title.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as County Caseworker 1 or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with social welfare or related credits and one year of experience.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Residency waived for PA applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and assessments to understand family needs.
• Develop service plans that support child safety and family stability.
• Refer families to community resources to address challenges.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage caseloads.
• Potentially participate in court proceedings when required.

Skills

Interviewing

Case management

Resource referrals

Documentation

Court involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice

Six months County Caseworker 1 experience

Equivalent combination with 12 credits in related social sciences

Job description

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth Servicesoffers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. In this role as County Caseworker 2 - Ongoing, you will have the opportunity to build your skills while supporting people who need help the most. The agency provides guidance, teamwork, and a strong mission to help you succeed. Join us and take the next step in a meaningful career.

This role supports the safety and stability of children and families by guiding them through challenges and connecting them with helpful resources. The position provides structured training and steady development as responsibilities grow.

As a County Caseworker 2 - Ongoing, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews: Conduct interviews and assessments to understand family needs
• Service Planning: Develop plans that support child safety and family stability
• Resource Referrals: Connect families with community services that help address challenges
• Case Management: Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage an active caseload
• Court Participation: Take part in court proceedings when required by case circumstances

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 a 1-hour lunch.
  • On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis. Irregular hours, including evenings 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

• 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

• 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.