County Caseworker - Family & Adult Services

County Caseworker 1 Family Housing And Adult Services

Are you ready to build a career where you can drive real change? We are looking for passionate County Caseworker 1 Family Housing and Adult Services advocates in beautiful Honesdale, PA in Wayne County to help individuals secure and maintain stable housing, ensuring everyone has a place to call home. Enjoy a competitive benefits package while making a meaningful impact in your community.

This position focuses on helping individuals address housing crises and barriers to basic needs through careful assessment and supportive planning. Work centers on guiding consumers toward greater independence in the community.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Housing Assessment:
  Evaluate housing crises and review consumer histories and needs
• Needs Evaluation:
  Identify barriers related to housing, employment, transportation, and other basic needs
• Program Guidance:
  Provide information about agency programs and verify eligibility for services
• Referral Support:
  Offer referral options and help consumers create plans to meet housing needs
• Caseload Management:
  Maintain organized and compliant consumer files and records

The Departments under the Wayne County Human Services Department of Wayne County Government are Civil Service covered positions through the Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission. Please note these are County positions and carry county salaries and benefits package.

The County of Wayne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Visit Pennsylvania Bureau of Talent Acquisitions to apply.

For additional information call Michele Valinski at  or email.

-Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
-A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.

-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.

-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.

-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. Veterans:

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