County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)
County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)
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USD 33515 - 33515
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Thank you for viewing our job posting! At BedfordSomerset DBHS our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family friends advocates and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at .
This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer monitor the delivery of services link individuals to services develop social supports and encourage selfdetermination.
Fulltime positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage pension plan student loan reimbursement program flexible spending account and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & onsite work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off paid sick time employee assistance program and family medical leave.
Apply today to join us in serving the community!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This professional position is responsible for providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays mental health and/or with intellectual disabilities.
Responsible for monitoring linking and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and provide facetoface case management services. Meet productivity standards as set for the program. Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family. Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database state computer systems and in charts in accordance with state federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain and update information within required timeframes. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Work in cooperation with and consult with Agency staff supervisors other providers and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed.
Attend meetings staffings and trainings as needed. At times may provide coverage in Somerset County. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- On occasion staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
- Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers.
- At times may provide coverage in Somerset County.
- Telework: This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of onsite and remote work after 3months of employment.
- 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:- Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology social welfare psychology gerontology criminal justice or other related social sciences; or
- A bachelors degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
- 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 requirementis currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:- 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.
- This position fallsunder the provisions ofthe Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI 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.
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 visit click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
