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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Wayne County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

💰 $36,718/yr

About the role

Posting number: CS-2026-52324-L0623

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Wayne Co Mh/Id

Job classification: County Caseworker 1 (Local Government)

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Social Services

Summary

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-52324-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 22, 2026, TO JULY 5, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities seeks a compassionate, dependable professional to provide high-quality services to individuals and families. Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and thrive in a team environment. Training provided; excellent benefits offered.

Wayne County MH/ID is searching for a caring and responsible person committed to providing families and individuals the highest quality of behavioral health care services. We are searching for a caseworker who is a patient person with good judgment, organizational skills and the ability to communicate with all ages.

Examples of duties

This role focuses on guiding individuals through important service systems and helping them receive the supports they need. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

Plan Development: Create individualized plans that outline supports and services
Service Coordination: Connect individuals and families with appropriate providers
Record Management: Maintain organized files, documentation, and timely records
Advocacy Support: Assist individuals in obtaining approved services and resources
Field Activities: Travel and complete in-person visits in a variety of community settings
Physical Movement: Stand, walk distances, and climb stairs in buildings where no elevators are present

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
- Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends.
- Supports Coordinators are not on call, but may be called out in an emergency.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You 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,