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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate Supports Coordinator to help individuals access services, achieve goals, and participate in their communities. You’ll work with families and support teams to plan development and link clients to community resources.

The role requires a degree in social welfare or related fields and experience in casework; PA residency is waived for this title. Expect non-telework, Monday–Friday hours, and possible travel for meetings.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or internship in County Social Casework
• Bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major; or a degree with 12 college credits in social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 college credits in social sciences
• Applicants considered one to graduate within two months of qualifying degree/credits

Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Create and update Individual Support Plans reflecting each person’s needs
• Service Coordination: Connect individuals and families with supports and resources in their communities
• Community Engagement: Encourage participation in work and daily activities where appropriate
• Training Participation: Complete initial and ongoing training through supervision and peer shadowing
• Field Outreach: Travel to meet individuals and teams to review needs and progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / related social sciences

12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences plus one year of experience

Six months County Caseworker 1 experience or internship program completion

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-57895-L062 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County wants you to make a difference every day! We are seeking a compassionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Supports Coordinator.
In this rewarding role, you'll help individuals access services, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities while working closely with families and support teams. We offer an excellent benefits package.

This role supports individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and Autism by linking them to helpful services and natural supports.

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

• Plan Development: Create and update Individual Support Plans that reflect each person’s needs
• Service Coordination: Connect individuals and families with supports and resources within their communities
• Community Engagement: Encourage individuals to participate in work and daily activities when appropriate
• Training Participation: Complete initial and ongoing training through supervision and peer shadowing
• Field Outreach: Travel to meet individuals and teams to review needs and progress

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.
  • Occasional overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
  • ID Supports Coordinators are not on call, but in an emergency may be called out.
• 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:

• 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.

• 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.