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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Blended Case Management - Wayne County

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Salary
Honesdale, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026
Salary

$38,395.50 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59673-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Wayne Co Mh/Id

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

80001299

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

Michelle Valinski

Contact Phone

570.253.6758

Contact Email

mvalinski@waynecountypa.gov

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-59673-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA - Wayne County MH/ID wants you to make a positive difference in your community as a Caseworker 2 (BCM). We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals to provide case management services to individuals and families. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others. Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities. Apply today!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing ongoing case management services through close contact with consumers, families, and service providers to support treatment goals and identify changing needs. Work centers on direct support, crisis response, and coordination of services across several areas of daily life.

As a County Caseworker 2, Blended Case Manager, you will perform the following duties:

  • Treatment Monitoring: Evaluate treatment progress by maintaining direct contact with consumers and families
  • Service Coordination: Work with providers to document care and address identified needs
  • Advocacy Support: Assist consumers in accessing social, economic, health, physical, and vocational resources
  • Crisis Response: Provide emergency assistance and biweekly or as-needed direct contact
  • On-Call Coverage: Offer rotating 24 hour per day on-call support for blended consumers
  • Information Gathering: Collect information needed to identify social, emotional, and health concerns

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.
    • Irregular hours including evening and weekends, may be required.
    • Works on a rotating basis 24/7 once trained.
    • Occasional overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
  • 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:

  • 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 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.

Veterans:

  • 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.


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • 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.

 

Salary : $38,396

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