County Caseworker ; Local Government - Wayne County C&Y

Location:

Honesdale, PA. Wayne County Children and Youth seeks qualified and motivated individuals for a rewarding public service career supporting children, families, and the community. This position offers meaningful work in a professional environment with opportunities to make a positive impact through public service.

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

• 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 to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 1‑hour lunch.
• 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 put on a rotation for on‑call services which will include nights and weekends.
• Telework:
  This position does not have the option to telework.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• A bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in the same subject areas.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in the same subject areas and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants who are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits are considered to have met the educational requirements.

• 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 determining eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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…