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

State of Pennsylvania • Honesdale, PA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne County MH/ID is searching for a caring and responsible person committed to providing families and individuals the highest quality of behavioral health care services. The caseworker should be a patient person with good judgment, organizational skills and the ability to communicate with all ages. Wayne County MH/ID has a great supportive team atmosphere and excellent training is provided. Wayne County also offers an excellent benefit package to our employees. If this sounds rewarding to you, apply today to join our dedicated team! In this position you will develop plans for consumers with Intellectual Disabilities following the intake process. Develops treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention/Autism programs as appropriate. Develops Individual Support Plans (ISP) with detailed goals and locates providers as detailed on the ISP. Maintains files, records and other documentation for the continuity of care in a timely and organized manner. Develops life management plans and acts as an advocate for the consumer to ensure appropriate treatment as approved. Documents contacts with consumer, family, service providers. Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps and walking distances. Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. Manages multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for consumers with Intellectual Disabilities following the intake process.
• Develops treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention/Autism programs as appropriate.
• Develops Individual Support Plans (ISP) with detailed goals and locates providers as detailed on the ISP.
• Maintains files, records and other documentation for the continuity of care in a timely and organized manner.
• Develops life management plans and acts as an advocate for the consumer to ensure appropriate treatment as approved.
• Documents contacts with consumer, family, service providers.

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