County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Early Intervention Unit - Fayette County MH/ID
About The Position
The County Caseworker 1 position with Fayette County MH/ID’s Early Intervention Unit supports individuals as they work toward safer, more independent lives. The role involves understanding each person’s needs and connecting them with appropriate supports so they can stay safe, informed, and connected while pursuing their goals. The caseworker develops individualized service plans that reflect each person’s needs and preferences, coordinates services and community resources, and guides person-centered planning discussions that emphasize personal choice and control. The position also monitors whether services align with individualized plans, reviews the well-being of individuals receiving supports, and links individuals to benefits, services, and helpful information. This is a full-time, onsite position. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. A valid, unsuspended driver’s license is required. The position is subject to Child Protective Services Law requirements, including satisfactory criminal history clearances following a conditional offer of employment.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor’s degree that includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 credits in those fields; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in those fields and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
- A valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Applicants claiming education toward the minimum requirements must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Satisfactory criminal history clearances are required following a conditional offer, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
Responsibilities
- Develop individualized service plans that reflect each person’s needs and preferences.
- Identify and connect individuals to providers, community supports, and natural resources.
- Guide planning discussions that emphasize personal choice and control.
- Confirm that services match the individualized service plan.
- Observe and review the well-being of individuals receiving supports.
- Direct individuals to benefits, services, and helpful information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
