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

Ready to build a career where you can drive real change? We are looking for passionate County Caseworker 1 Family Housing and Adult Services advocates in beautiful Honesdale, PA in Wayne County to help individuals secure and maintain stable housing, ensuring everyone has a place to call home. Enjoy a competitive benefits package while making a meaningful impact in your community. This position centers on helping individuals navigate housing challenges and basic needs that affect their ability to live independently. You will support consumers by evaluating their situations and connecting them with programs that match their needs. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: - **Housing Assessment:** Review consumer housing crises and histories to identify needs - **Needs Evaluation:** Examine barriers such as transportation, employment, and basic resources - **Program Guidance:** Provide information on agency programs and verify eligibility - **Referral Coordination:** Link consumers to appropriate services and assist in planning - **Case Management:** Maintain organized, current, and compliant files and records **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 have occasional overnight travel or out of county travel. - **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:** - 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](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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. **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 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 appli…