County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID

THE POSITION

Build a rewarding career while making a difference! Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities in Honesdale, PA is hiring a Caseworker 1 - Supports Coordinator. Join a compassionate, supportive team helping individuals and families access essential services. Paid training and excellent benefits included.



DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on guiding individuals through important service systems and helping them receive the supports they need. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Development: Create individualized plans that outline supports and services
• Service Coordination: Connect individuals and families with appropriate providers
• Record Management: Maintain organized files, documentation, and timely records
• Advocacy Support: Assist individuals in obtaining approved services and resources
• Field Activities: Travel and complete in-person visits in a variety of community settings
• Physical Movement: Stand, walk distances, and climb stairs in buildings where no elevators are present

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  • Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
  • Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends.
  • Supports Coordinators are not on call, but may be called out in an emergency.
• 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 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