County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montour County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a rewarding career with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities unit as a County Caseworker 1. This position lets you guide families toward stability through consistent support. The agency values your commitment and provides benefits that help you stay balanced and motivated. Bring your energy to a team that is focused on helping people thrive. This role focuses on offering intensive case management services to consumers and families in home and community settings. You will help families work through potential challenges and connect them with the resources they need.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive support to consumers and families in their home and community settings
• Offer assistance during evenings and weekends when necessary
• Serve in a rotation to provide crisis intervention and support
• Collaborate with families and agencies to connect them with community services
• Help families navigate concerns and strengthen their support systems

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Four personal days per year
• 15 paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses both in-person or on-line
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level