County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH/ID

About the Role

Located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Wayne County is seeking a compassionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Supports Coordinator. In this rewarding role, you'll help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities access services, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities while working closely with families and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Service Planning: Develop Individual Support Plans and review them regularly to match each person’s needs
• Support Coordination: Connect individuals with natural supports and necessary services based on their goals
• Community Engagement: Encourage participation in community activities and employment when appropriate
• Field Visits: Travel to meet individuals and teams in person to review progress and needs
• Record Management: Complete documentation and data entry to maintain accurate and timely records
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with families, supervisors, and peers to support each individual’s growth

Schedule

Full-time employment, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 1-hour lunch. Occasional overnight and out-of-county travel for meetings or training. ID Supports Coordinators are not on call but may be called out in an emergency. Telework is not an option for this position.

Qualifications

• 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 with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and training, including 12 college credits in relevant fields

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

Legal Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived
• Conditional offer requires drug screening and background investigation
• Compliance with Child Protective Services Law, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance

Examination Information

The application, including supplemental questions, serves as the exam for this position. Your score is based on the detailed information provided and is valid only for this posting. You may only apply/test once. Results will be provided via email.