County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

State of Pennsylvania • Bedford, PA

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 self-determination. 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 face-to-face 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.

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 bachelor's 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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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 falls under the provisions of the 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate for the consumer
• Monitor the delivery of services
• Link individuals to services
• Develop social supports
• Encourage self-determination
• Provide 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 face-to-face 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

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Pension plan
• Student loan reimbursement program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Family medical leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees