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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montour County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The County Caseworker 1 works with individuals with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness and their families, helping them access resources and services in their homes and communities. The position supports consumers in working toward healthier, more stable lives and a better quality of life, while developing case management skills. The role involves communication and teamwork with consumers, families, staff, and partner agencies.

This is a full-time, onsite position with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Employees begin earning paid vacation and sick time on their first day of employment. The employer also offers four personal days per year, 15 paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, and tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses. Staff may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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 12 qualifying college credits; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 qualifying college credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants are considered to meet the educational requirements when they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• If claiming education toward the minimum requirements, applicants must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application and supplemental-question responses must provide complete and accurate information reflecting the applicant’s own experience, education, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to consumers and families in their homes or communities.
• Work with consumers and agencies to locate and secure community resources.
• Identify individuals’ needs and challenges and match them with appropriate supports.
• Help consumers understand and access available services.
• Coordinate efforts with staff and partners to ensure effective care.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time beginning on the first day of employment
• Paid sick time beginning on the first day of employment
• Four personal days per year
• 15 paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses, in person or online
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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