County Caseworker ; Local Government - Wayne County C&Y

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth Services seeks qualified and motivated individuals to support children and families within the community. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a professional human services team. We offer an excellent benefits package.

This position plays a key role in helping children and families address challenges that affect their daily lives. You will work directly with families to support safety, stability, and growth. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews:
  Conduct interviews with children, families, and others to identify factors affecting child well‑being.
• Service Eligibility:
  Determine and verify family eligibility for agency programs and services.
• Case Management:
  Manage a caseload while keeping records accurate, organized, and current.
• Family Support:
  Assist families in developing plans that promote healthier lifestyles and improved stability.
• Protective Services:
  Provide support for children who may be abused or neglected and assist with court‑related duties.
• Field Work:
  Travel frequently to homes and locations inside and outside the county while meeting deadlines in changing environments.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch. On‑call 24/7 on a rotating basis. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Telework:
  Not available for 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 including or 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 the specified fields.
• 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.
• Conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law, including submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports such as PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide and is valid for this specific posting only.
• Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in a lower score or disqualification.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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.