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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County Caseworker 1 - Intake Screener position with Wayne County Child Welfare Services provides supportive casework services to help families improve their social, emotional, and physical stability. The role ensures referrals, documentation, and service plans are handled carefully and accurately. It involves receiving and processing referrals, assessing family needs and eligibility, coordinating services, preparing records, and participating in court proceedings and staff activities.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch. After training, these hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs. Caseworkers may be assigned to an on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 such credits; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 such credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirements if they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or completing qualifying credits.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer requires drug screening and submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• If claiming education toward minimum qualifications, applicants must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• The application and supplemental questions must be completed and submitted by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and process referrals through phone, walk-in, and electronic systems.
• Verify demographic details, conduct collateral contacts, and monitor protective service alerts.
• Interview clients, gather social histories, and assess family needs to determine eligibility for services.
• Make referrals, support plans for child well-being, and provide protective services for abused or neglected children.
• Prepare case documentation, reports, and home studies, and maintain accurate records.
• Attend court sessions, provide testimony when needed, and participate in staff meetings and training.

What This Job Offers

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