County Caseworker 1 - Blended Case Management - MH/ID

Wayne County•Wayne County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne County MH/ID is hiring a County Caseworker 1 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, to provide ongoing case management and support to individuals and their families. The position involves maintaining regular contact with consumers and families, assessing services, documenting progress, helping consumers access resources, and providing outreach and treatment according to individual needs. The caseworker may guide professional staff or student interns when assigned and provide emergency and on-call support on a rotating schedule. The role also includes gathering personal and family information to identify concerns and connect consumers with services. This is a County position covered by the Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission, with county salaries and benefits.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or another related social science; a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 credits in one of those subjects; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 such college credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case management position.
Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Pass a drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.
Pass a background investigation and submit satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
Provide relevant education and experience on the application; resumes and cover letters will not be considered for eligibility.
Attach college transcripts if claiming education toward meeting the minimum requirements; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular contact with consumers and families to assess services and document progress.
Guide professional staff or student interns when assigned.
Help consumers access economic, health, physical, or vocational resources.
Provide frequent outreach and treatment based on individual needs.
Deliver emergency and on-call support on a rotating schedule.
Collect personal and family information to identify concerns and connect consumers with services.