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

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Honesdale, PA, United States

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Salary

$36,172.50 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-46663-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Wayne Co Mh/Id

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

5/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80003842

Union

Non union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213464

Bureau / Division

Wayne County MH/ID

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

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46663-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 3, 2026 TO APRIL 16, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

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. The caseworker should be a patient person with good judgment, organizational skills and the ability to communicate with all ages. Wayne County MH/ID has a great supportive team atmosphere and excellent training is provided. Wayne County also offers an excellent benefit package to our employees.

If this sounds rewarding to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!




DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The caseworker develops plans for consumers with Intellectual Disabilities following the intake process. Develops treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention/Autism programs as appropriate. Develops Individual Support Plans (ISP) with detailed goals and locates providers as detailed on the ISP.

Maintains files, records, and other documentation for the continuity of care in a timely and organized manner. Develops life management plans and acts as an advocate for the consumer to ensure appropriate treatment as approved. Documents contacts with consumer, family, and service providers.

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. Manages multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments.


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.
    • May work more than eight hours per day.
  • Employee may have occasional overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
    • Frequent driving both in and out of County.
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • 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, 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.

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