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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne County Human Services, Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities is hiring a Caseworker 1 – Blended Case Manager. This role supports children, adolescents, and families by coordinating services, assessing needs, and helping individuals build resilience within their communities. Paid training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement are provided.

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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• Must pass PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Arrange supports and connect consumers with helpful community resources
• Gather intake information and determine service levels using required tools
• Encourage resiliency and guide individuals through behavioral health principles
• Evaluate treatment progress and maintain clear records with families and providers
• Apply training to support individuals with mental illness and developmental challenges
• Assist staff or interns when serving as a lead worker

Benefits

• Paid training
• Competitive benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level