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

The Position

Note:

This is a reposting of CS--L0624 which was previously open from July 29, 2026 to August 11, 2026. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

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'll 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. Apply today to join our team!

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.
• 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.

• 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, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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