Case Manager

Salary $38,395.50 Annually Location Wayne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-55879-L0624 Department Local Government Division HS Wayne Co Mh/Id Opening Date 08/24/2026 Closing Date 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0624 Position Number 80003835 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 Contact Email THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-55879-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 6, 2026 TO AUGUST 19, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Located in 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 provides ongoing case management and support to individuals and their families. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties: Case Management: Maintain regular contact with consumers and families to assess services and document progress Lead Support: Guide professional staff or student interns when assigned Advocacy Services: Help consumers access economic, health, physical, or vocational resources Direct Contact: Provide frequent outreach and treatment based on individual needs Crisis Response: Deliver emergency and on call support on a rotating schedule Information Gathering: Collect personal and family details needed to identify concerns and connect consumers with services 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. The County offers a generous benefit package and time off, employee assistance program services, cell phone discount plans, car rental discounts, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits. 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 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.