County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

Local Government

Agency: Local Government
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-05-04

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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth

Salary

$39,526.50 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-46668-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv

Opening Date

04/22/2026

Closing Date

5/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

80007293

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88212764

Bureau / Division

Wayne County Children and 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
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46668-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 3, 2026 TO APRIL 16, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Do you desire to be a part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you consider yourself to be someone who is patient, organized, has sound judgment and communicates well with all ages? If your answer is yes, then Wayne County Children and Youth would be delighted to welcome you to our team, where you can make a difference in the lives of families within our community. Join us today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Caseworker 2 in the Intake Screening Unit you will conduct interviews to obtain information from clients, their family members, and others to identify economic, emotional, health, or physical barriers which impede children’s ability to improve and thrive. Provide information about agency programs; determine/verify eligibility for program services. Assist families in formulating plans to change behaviors, circumstances, etc. to effect a healthier and more productive lifestyle for their children. Make referrals as appropriate. Manage a caseload. Keep reports and records well-organized, understandable, and current.Responsible, with supervision, to provide family services. Complete and process all procedures necessary to establish family eligibility for a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy. Responsible for the provision of counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations. Assist and plan for supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community. Assist in providing protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children. Prepare social studies, case histories, and home studies. Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner. Responsible, with supervision, to attend court hearings, prepare and/or present testimony on case progress, and make recommendations to the court regarding specific cases, if asked.Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances. Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. Often works more than eight hours per day.