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

About the role

Located in Honesdale, PA, the Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities agency is seeking a Blended Case Manager. The role involves planning, coordinating, and managing services for assigned caseloads using recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed practices, supporting children, adolescents, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Intake Support: Gather information during initial intake to help enroll individuals in the Behavioral Health Blended Case Management Program.
• Service Coordination: Work with families, providers, and the ID Supports Coordinator to link individuals with needed community services.
• Needs Assessment: Use the Environmental Matrix to assess level of service needs on an ongoing basis.
• Recovery Guidance: Promote resiliency and recovery by following Behavioral Health principles that support everyday living.
• Specialized Assistance: Apply specialized training to support individuals with mental illness and co‑occurring intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.
• Progress Monitoring: Maintain close contact with families and providers to evaluate services and track progress toward treatment goals.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3.
• Either:
  • Two years of college coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
  • A bachelor's degree supplemented by 12 credits in the above fields; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes the 12 credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or a similar paraprofessional case‑management role.
• Applicants within two months of graduating with the required degree/credits will be considered eligible.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation, drug screening, and obtain required clearances (PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI fingerprint).
• Compliance with the Child Protective Services Law.

Schedule

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch. May include overnight travel, out‑of‑county travel, irregular hours (evenings/weekends), and on‑call rotation 24/7 after training. Telework is not available.