County Caseworker 2 - Supports Coordinator (Local Government)

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46003-L0624 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 30, 2026 TO APRIL 12, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Do you enjoy making a positive impact in someone's life and feel rewarded when helping others? The Supports Coordinator (SC) helps to locate, coordinate, and monitor services and supports for individuals on their caseload. They work with families and teams to assist folks in having an everyday life and enjoying their homes and communities. Join our SCO team at Wayne County and receive an excellent benefit package with generous paid time off, a family-friendly work environment, and a job that is meaningful to individuals and families!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Supports Coordinator (SC) helps individuals to discover their natural supports, and coordinates securing needed services based on the individuals' needs. The population served have intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or Autism. The SC develops an Individual Support Plan (ISP) for each person and their team/family, and reviews this plan on an ongoing basis to ensure each person has the supports they need at each stage of their lives. They encourage individuals to work in their communities if appropriate. Initial SC Training is required, and ongoing training occurs through the supervisor and shadowing with peers. The SC position is a blend of time in the office and data entry, along with traveling to meet in person with individuals and teams. It is multi-faceted, interesting, challenging and rewarding.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Occasional overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
• ID Supports Coordinators are not on call.
  • In an emergency may be called out.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• The County offers a generous benefit package and time off, employee assistance program services, cell phone discount plans, car rental discounts, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you m