County Caseworker ; Local Government - Wayne County C&Y

Build a rewarding career where your work makes a difference every day. Wayne County Children and Youth, located in Honesdale, PA, is looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting children, strengthening families, and serving the community. Join a professional team committed to making a lasting impact while enjoying excellent career opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

This position supports children and families as they work toward improved safety, stability, and well‑being through guided casework and training. The role grows in responsibility as you build your skills and confidence.

• Client Interviews:
  Conduct interviews to understand family needs and assess their situations.
• Service Eligibility:
  Determine and verify eligibility for agency services.
• Supportive Counseling:
  Provide counseling, referrals, and guidance to help families improve functioning.
• Case Documentation:
  Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and social histories.
• Family Planning:
  Assist families in creating plans that support child well‑being and overall improvement.
• Court and Training Participation:
  Attend court hearings and training sessions as assigned.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch break.
• Once trained, normal working hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out‑of‑county travel on a monthly basis.
• Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Caseworkers may be scheduled for on‑call services which include nights and weekends.
• Telework:
  Not available for this position.
• Additional communications regarding the position will be sent via email; please monitor your inbox and spam folder.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• A bachelor’s degree with or supplemented by 12 credits in the aforementioned disciplines.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in the relevant disciplines and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or a similar paraprofessional case management position.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.

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

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• Under the Child Protective Services Law, a conditional offer 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.