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

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Wayne County Human Services, Children & Youth Agency in Honesdale, PA, seeks dedicated County Caseworker 2 to support safety and service access for children and families. The role involves interviewing clients, assessing needs, creating plans, maintaining records, and coordinating with providers, with fieldwork and travel as required.

You will work in the Intake Screening Unit, handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and sometimes working evenings or on

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or related social sciences and one year of casework experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 college credits in the related social sciences.
• Applicants will be considered to have met educational requirements within two months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, families, and collateral contacts to identify barriers to child safety and well-being.
• Evaluate eligibility for services and determine supports required by families.
• Create family service plans, make referrals, and manage an active caseload.
• Maintain organized, accurate case files and documentation.
• Provide supervised counseling and assist with protective services for children.
• Complete assessments, home studies, reports, and court testimony as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in social sciences

12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or related fields

Job description

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Human Services, Children & Youth Agency is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

Join a supportive team environment where strong communication, sound judgment, and organizational skills are valued. Training provided. Excellent benefits package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role centers on supporting children and families by assessing safety needs and connecting them with appropriate services. It involves interviewing clients, preparing documentation, and working with families and professionals. As a County Caseworker 2 in the Intake Screening Unit, you will perform the following duties:

• Conduct Interviews: Interview clients, families, and collateral contacts to identify barriers that affect child safety and well being
• Assess Needs: Evaluate eligibility for services and determine the supports families require
• Develop Plans: Create family service plans, make referrals, and manage an active caseload
• Maintain Records: Keep organized, accurate case files and documentation
• Support Families: Provide supervised counseling and assist with protective services for children
• Prepare Reports: Complete assessments, home studies, reports, and court testimony as needed

The position includes fieldwork involving home visits, travel within and outside the county, transporting children and families in county vehicles, and occasional overnight travel. Requires managing multiple priorities, meeting strict deadlines, working nontraditional and on-call hours, and responding to child abuse and neglect cases to ensure child safety.

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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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.

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.

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.