County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

Local Government

Agency: Local Government
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-28

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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

Salary

$37,830.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-41585-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv

Opening Date

01/28/2026

Closing Date

2/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80007298

Union

Non union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88212764

Bureau / Division

Wayne County Children & Youth Services

Worksite Address

648 West Park Street

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Tina Temple

Contact Phone

570.253.4262

Contact Email

ttemple@waynecountypa.gov

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THE POSITION
Do you want a career where your work truly matters? Are you passionate about protecting children, strengthening families, and serving your community? Wayne County Children and Youth is looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals who are ready to take on meaningful challenges and make a lasting difference. Join our team and help change lives every day—apply today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Under supervision, provides professional child and family social services to support the safety, well-being, and development of children. Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and collateral contacts to assess economic, emotional, health, and environmental factors affecting family functioning. Determines and verifies eligibility for agency programs and services in accordance with established policies and regulations. Provides counseling, protective, and supportive services to children and families, including those involved in abuse and neglect cases. Assists families in developing and implementing service plans to improve behaviors, resolve problems, and promote healthier lifestyles. Makes referrals to appropriate community and agency resources as needed. Manages an assigned caseload and maintains accurate, timely, and well-organized case records, reports, social studies, and home studies.Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, courts, service providers, and other professionals. With supervision, attends court hearings, prepares documentation, and may present testimony and recommendations regarding case progress. Work is performed in office and field settings and may involve extended hours, on-call responsibilities, and frequent travel. Duties may include driving a county vehicle, transporting clients, climbing stairs, and performing other physically demanding activities as required.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.Once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needsOn-call 24/7 on rotating basis. Irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required.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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements