County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID
About The Position
This position focuses on helping individuals address housing crises and barriers to basic needs through careful assessment and supportive planning. Work centers on guiding consumers toward greater independence in the community. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: Housing Assessment: Evaluate housing crises and review consumer histories and needs Needs Evaluation: Identify barriers related to housing, employment, transportation, and other basic needs Program Guidance: Provide information about agency programs and verify eligibility for services Referral Support: Offer referral options and help consumers create plans to meet housing needs Caseload Management: Maintain organized and compliant consumer files and records.
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
- 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
- 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
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- Must pass a background investigation
- Conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening
- Must submit and approve 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
- Evaluate housing crises and review consumer histories and needs
- Identify barriers related to housing, employment, transportation, and other basic needs
- Provide information about agency programs and verify eligibility for services
- Offer referral options and help consumers create plans to meet housing needs
- Maintain organized and compliant consumer files and records
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
