County Casework Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth, Ongoing Services

About the role

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-59304-L0627). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you want to be part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you consider yourself patient, organized, dependable, and able to communicate effectively with individuals of all ages? If so, the Wayne County Human Services, Children & Youth Services Agency may have the opportunity for you. Located in Honesdale, PA, we are hiring a County Casework Manager 1 to join our team and supervise social service supervisors and workers who provide a variety of case management, counseling, and related services.

This rewarding position offers meaningful public service work along with an excellent benefits package.

This role performs professional social service work of a supervisory nature. It supports consistent practice, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across the agency. As a County Casework Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Provide formal supervision and guidance to Ongoing Protective Services Casework Supervisors and the Agency’s Social Service Aide Supervisor
• Employee Development: Train staff on new and existing procedures, policies, and regulations; maintain the Agency’s policy and procedure manual
• Planning Assistance: Help develop the Agency’s Annual Needs Based Plan and Budget, providing budget trends and identifying needs
• Issue Resolution: Discuss problems or unusual cases presented by staff, identify solutions, and determine when higher-level review is needed
• Quality Assurance: Evaluate case records to ensure services comply with regulations and meet or exceed service delivery standards

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Occasionally, irregular hours including evening and weekends may be required.
• Employee may have occasional overnight travel out of County for meetings or training.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Three years of experience in public or private social work which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and 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; 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.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.

• 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.