County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Ongoing - Wayne County C&Y

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth Services offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build your skills while supporting people who need help the most. The agency provides guidance, teamwork, and a strong mission to help you succeed.

About the role

This role supports the safety and stability of children and families by guiding them through challenges and connecting them with helpful resources. The position provides structured training and steady development as responsibilities grow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and assessments to understand family needs
• Develop plans that support child safety and family stability
• Connect families with community services that help address challenges
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage an active caseload
• Participate in court proceedings when required by case circumstances

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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

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

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• 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

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch
• On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis
• Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends

Telework is not available for this position.