County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Delaware County MH/ID

State of Pennsylvania•Drexel Hill, PA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services Division of Adult and Family Services has an immediate opening for a Caseworker 2. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position is responsible for managing the existing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to ensure compliance with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines and system performance measures. Additional duties to include, but not limited to the following: Assists in monitoring performance and data quality control plans to identify where improvement is needed and improve report accuracy. Assists with analyzing annual performance reports for submission to HUD when added support is needed. Provides HMIS technical support to ensure that the needs of system end-users are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: No telework for the first six (6) months of employment. After an employee has completed six (6) months of employment and have regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices' hybrid schedule. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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.

Responsibilities

Managing the existing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to ensure compliance with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines and system performance measures.
Assists in monitoring performance and data quality control plans to identify where improvement is needed and improve report accuracy.
Assists with analyzing annual performance reports for submission to HUD when added support is needed.
Provides HMIS technical support to ensure that the needs of system end-users are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.