Wayne County Children and Youth is seeking qualified and motivated individuals interested in a rewarding public service career supporting children, families, and the community. This position offers meaningful work in a professional environment with opportunities to make a positive impact through public service. We offer an excellent benefit package. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
This position supports the development of the Wayne County Resource Family Program, which helps place children in safe and stable foster settings. The work involves managing cases, maintaining organized records, and helping families navigate key steps in the foster care process. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Application Review: Assess applications and conduct guided interviews with potential resource family candidates to determine suitability
- Family Advocacy: Attend court hearings to support resource families and provide testimony related to their cases
- Meeting Support: Participate in permanency and transition planning meetings to assist children and families in reaching permanency goals
- Program Recruitment: Recruit families and engage the community through written materials and presentations to promote resource family care
- Report Preparation: Prepare clear written reports and oral presentations for groups, agencies, and county officials to inform and educate others
The Departments under the Wayne County Human Services Department of Wayne County Government are Civil Service covered positions through the Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission. Please note these are County positions and carry county salaries and benefits package.
The County of Wayne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Visit Pennsylvania Bureau of Talent Acquisitions to apply.
For more information call Tina Temple at 570-253-4262 or email.