County Caseworker ; Local Government - Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH

Position

Located in 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 will help individuals access services, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities while working closely with families and support teams.

Wayne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid leave, and a family‑friendly work environment.

This position supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism as they build strong support systems and access needed services. The role includes planning, coordinating, and encouraging growth at every stage of life.

• Plan Development:
  Create Individual Support Plans and update them as needs change.
• Support Coordination:
  Connect individuals with needed services and natural supports.
• Community Guidance:
  Encourage individuals to explore work and community involvement when appropriate.
• Ongoing Training:
  Participate in initial and ongoing training through supervision and peer shadowing.
• Direct Engagement:
  Travel to meet individuals and teams in person while balancing office and data entry work.

• 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.
• IC 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.

• 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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.