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

Wayne County Children and Youth Services is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to support children and families in the community. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact as part of a professional human services team and we offer an excellent benefits package.

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An employee in this position performs professional casework duties supporting the Wayne County Independent Living Program, which serves youth ages 14-21 preparing for the transition to adulthood. The program serves dependent, delinquent, and in-home youth receiving services through Wayne County Children and Youth Services and Wayne County Juvenile Probation.

Responsibilities include assessing youth needs related to life skills, education, employment, housing, prevention, and supportive services. The Caseworker administers and interprets the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment and uses results to develop individualized Independent Living Plans. The position provides direct, hands-on support to youth to assist in achieving identified goals. Duties include conducting in-person visits in various settings, transporting youth in agency vehicles, and managing a caseload of transition-aged youth, including non-traditional hours as needed. The Caseworker maintains accurate documentation, prepares reports and correspondence, and communicates professionally with youth, families, providers, and partner agencies. Additional responsibilities include facilitating life skills groups and community-based activities, participating in court hearings and meetings when required, and providing progress updates or testimony as needed. The Caseworker also attends monthly reviews, trainings, and collaborative meetings to support youth development and program goals. Work is performed under the supervision of the Independent Living Coordinator, with increasing independence as skills and knowledge are developed.
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.