County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Somerset County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Caseworkers serve as advocates for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination. Full-time positions include excellent benefits! We offer healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Bedford-Somerset DBHS is a family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave. Apply today to join us in serving the community!
Requirements
- Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
- 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 pass a background investigation.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
- 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.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services.
- Link to other services and make referrals as needed
- Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services while meeting productivity standards as set for the program
- Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family
- Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy.
- Obtain & update information within required time frames
- Offer crisis intervention services and coordinate assistance as needed.
- Work with Agency staff, providers, and community resources to support individuals
- Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed
- Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed.
- Provide coverage in Somerset County.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- healthcare coverage
- pension plan
- student loan reimbursement program
- flexible spending account
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- paid sick time
- employee assistance program
- family medical leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
