County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County CY

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 C&Y

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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y

Salary

$37,830.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-41372-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv

Opening Date

01/23/2026

Closing Date

2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80007295

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
Empower young lives with Wayne County Children and Youth Services! Join us as a Caseworker and make a lasting impact, guiding youth toward independence and success. Apply today to join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
AS a County Caseworker 1, you will support youth aged 14-23 in transitioning to adulthood through the Independent Living (IL) Program. Conduct needs assessments and creating individualized Independent Living Plans. Provide hands-on guidance to help youth develop life skills, education plans, employment strategies, and housing stability. Conduct visits with youth in various settings like their homes, foster homes, and schools, sometimes involving transportation. Manage a caseload with varying schedules and needs, which may require non-traditional hours. Maintain accurate records and reports of youth progress and program activities. Build rapport with youth, including those who may be challenging to engage, and modeling pro-social behaviors. Organize and facilitate life skills groups and community service activities. Attend court hearings and meetings with treatment providers and partners to support youth. Communicate effectively with youth, families, professionals, and the IL Coordinator through oral and written communication. Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings to enhance skills related to transition-aged youth and relevant topics.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 needs.Caseworkers may be put on a rotation for on-call services which will include nights and weekends.Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel on a monthly basis. 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: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; orA 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 r