County Caseworker ; Local Government - Wayne County MH

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS--L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 8, 2026, TO MAY 21, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Wayne County MH/ searching for a caring and responsible person committed to providing families and individuals the highest quality of behavioral health care services. The caseworker should be a patient person with good judgment, organizational skills and the ability to communicate with all ages. Wayne County MH/ a great supportive team atmosphere and excellent training is provided. Wayne County also offers an excellent benefit package to our employees.

• The caseworker develops plans for consumers with Intellectual Disabilities following the intake process.
• Develops treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention/Autism programs as appropriate.
• Develops Individual Support Plans (ISP) with detailed goals and locates providers as detailed on the ISP.
• Maintains files, records, and other documentation for the continuity of care in a timely and organized manner.
• Develops life management plans and acts as an advocate for the consumer to ensure appropriate treatment as approved.
• Documents contacts with consumer, family, and service providers.
• Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps and walking distances.
• Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present.
• Manages multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines.
• Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments.

• Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  • May work more than eight hours per day.
• Employee may have occasional overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
  • Frequent driving both in and out of County.
• Coordinators are not on call.
  • 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.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level coursework including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.