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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA, seeks qualified individuals to support children and families within the community. You will interview and assess families, connect them to services, and help them work toward safer and healthier living situations.

This role emphasizes case management, protective services, and court preparation, with field responsibilities requiring travel and flexibility in schedule.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1.
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
• A bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major, or a bachelor’s degree with 12 related credits and one year of related experience.
• Equivalents with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and Assessments: Interview clients and families to identify barriers to child well-being.
• Service Support: Guide families in forming plans for healthier behaviors.
• Case Management: Maintain caseloads and keep reports organized and current.
• Protective Services: Provide protective and supportive services for children at risk.
• Court Preparation: Prepare materials and present information at hearings when required.
• Field Responsibilities: Travel frequently and work in varied environments to support families.

Skills

County Caseworker 1 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in related social sciences

Job description

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth Services seeks qualified and motivated individuals to support children and families within the community. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a professional human services team. Excellent benefits package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports children and families by identifying needs, connecting them to services, and helping them work toward safer and healthier living situations.

• Interviews and Assessment: Conduct interviews with clients and family members to identify barriers that affect child well-being
• Service Support: Guide families in forming plans that encourage healthier behaviors and positive lifestyle changes
• Case Management: Manage a caseload while keeping reports and records organized and current
• Protective Services: Assist in providing protective and supportive services for children facing abuse or neglect
• Court Preparation: Prepare case materials and present information at hearings when required
• Field Responsibilities: Travel frequently and navigate varied physical environments while supporting families

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 30-minute 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.

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

• 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).

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.