County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y
About The Position
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 an excellent benefit package. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply. This position supports the development of the Wayne County Resource Family Program, which helps place children in safe and stable foster settings. The work involves managing cases, maintaining organized records, and helping families navigate key steps in the foster care process.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
Responsibilities
- Assess applications and conduct guided interviews with potential resource family candidates to determine suitability
- Attend court hearings to support resource families and provide testimony related to their cases
- Participate in permanency and transition planning meetings to assist children and families in reaching permanency goals
- Recruit families and engage the community through written materials and presentations to promote resource family care
- Prepare clear written reports and oral presentations for groups, agencies, and county officials to inform and educate others
Benefits
- excellent benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
