County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Fayette County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

State of Pennsylvania • Uniontown, PA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration has an immediate need for County Caseworker 2 positions. Our mission is to enrich lives by providing choice and access to resources that encourage hope, independence, and recovery. Come join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Fayette County!

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.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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

• Identifying an individual's support needs and preferences through development of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Locating options for services that meet the needs of individuals including, but not limited to, traditional providers, community and natural supports
• Facilitating person-centered planning process
• Ensuring services are received as outlined in the ISP
• Ensuring the health and safety of those supported
• Promoting individuality, choice and control in customer's lives
• Providing quality supports and quality information through monitoring of the health and safety of people receiving supports and services
• Linking customers to services, resources, and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees