County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Ongoing - Wayne County C&Y
About The Position
Wayne County Children and Youth Services in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is hiring a County Caseworker 2 – Ongoing to support the safety and stability of children and families. The role guides families through challenges, connects them with resources, and offers structured training and development as responsibilities grow. The agency provides guidance and teamwork in support of its mission. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a one-hour lunch. It also requires rotating 24/7 on-call coverage and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Telework is not available.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in specified or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 relevant social science credits.
- Applicants may meet educational requirements when within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or completing qualifying credits.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Submit satisfactory criminal history clearances required under the Child Protective Services Law, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
- Complete a drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; attach college transcripts when claiming education toward minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client interviews and assessments to understand family needs.
- Develop service plans that support child safety and family stability.
- Connect families with community services and resources.
- Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage an active caseload.
- Participate in court proceedings when required by case circumstances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
