County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y

Wayne County Children and Youth Services is searching for a qualified and motivated individual to support children and families within the community. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a professional human services team. Wayne County provides an excellent benefits package. Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

Wayne County Children and Youth Services is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to provide professional social services to children and families within the community. This position involves performing a variety of casework duties designed to support families in achieving improved social, emotional, economic, and physical well-being while promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. Under supervision, the Caseworker 2 conducts interviews with clients, family members, and collateral contacts to obtain social histories and assess barriers impacting child and family functioning. Responsibilities include determining and verifying eligibility for agency programs and services; providing referrals; assisting families in developing plans to improve behaviors and circumstances; and offering counseling and supportive services to help clients address personal and family challenges.

Additional duties include maintaining and managing an assigned caseload; preparing social studies, home studies, case histories, reports, and correspondence; documenting case activity in a timely and organized manner; and ensuring all records are accurate and current. The employee also assists in providing protective and supportive services for abused and neglected children and families in crisis situations. The Caseworker 2 may attend court hearings, prepare case summaries, present testimony when required, and make recommendations regarding case progress. Participation in staff meetings, training courses, and ongoing professional development activities is expected. Work is performed under close supervision, with increasing responsibility, complexity of assignments, and independent judgment as experience and proficiency are gained.

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 a 1-hour lunch.
  • On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• 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.

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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.