County Caseworker 1 - Intake (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth is seeking qualified and motivated individuals interested in 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is an entry-level professional role that helps individuals and families improve social, emotional, and physical functioning. The work is completed under close supervision while you develop the knowledge and skills needed to serve the community. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews: Conduct interviews to gather social histories and assess service needs
• Service Eligibility: Determine and verify eligibility for services and provide program information
• Support Planning: Assist clients and families with developing plans to improve their functioning
• Case Management: Maintain a caseload, document activities, and gather information from clients and collateral contacts
• Service Coordination: Help coordinate supportive and protective services for children and families, including at-risk children
• Professional Reports: Prepare reports, correspondence, and participate in required training and development

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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 irregular hours, including evenings or weekends. Employees 37.5 hours (full time) per week, plus non traditional and on-call hours when required.
  • Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel on a monthly basis.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• 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 co