CASEWORKER 2 (2ND SHIFT) (Crisis)

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a merit hire position with an hourly rate of $20.20. It is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Department of Mental Health, Autism, and Developmental Programs is seeking applications for a full-time, second shift (3 PM-11 PM) Caseworker 2 position. Existing Crisis Intervention Program Caseworker employees can apply based on their current status. Due to departmental needs, staff may be required to work different shifts than their assigned shift, including nights and weekends. The Caseworker 2 provides immediate response to a wide variety of life crisis situations for individuals in Dauphin County within a 24-hour emergency Crisis Intervention program. The Caseworker 2 employs casework skills to obtain essential information, provides counseling for consumers and members of their families, and helps them to utilize all available resources. Work also involves the application of problem-solving techniques, providing counseling to maximize service delivery and to achieve service plan goals, monitoring consumer behavior, and interacting with agencies which make up the local service network. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures. The Caseworker 2 exercises initiative and judgement in discharging their duties. Work is reviewed by a professional social service or administrative supervisor through regularly scheduled individual and group conferences and the review of case records and reports.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a human services major such as sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.
One year of professional experience in a public or private social services agency.
A valid driver’s license and positive driving record at the time of hire.
A favorable criminal background check.
Child abuse clearances.
FBI clearances.
Favorable references.
Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire (or an alternative form of identification if not eligible for a PA driver's license and driving is not an essential function).

Responsibilities

Provides immediate response to a wide variety of life crisis situations for individuals in Dauphin County within a 24-hour emergency Crisis Intervention program.
Employs casework skills to obtain essential information.
Provides counseling for consumers and members of their families.
Helps consumers and their families utilize all available resources.
Applies problem-solving techniques.
Provides counseling to maximize service delivery and achieve service plan goals.
Monitors consumer behavior.
Interacts with agencies that make up the local service network.