County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Blended Case Management - Wayne County MH/ID
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne County, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Located in scenic Honesdale, PA - Wayne County MH/ID wants you to make a positive difference in your community as a Caseworker 2 (BCM). We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals to provide case management services to individuals and families. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others. Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities. Apply today!
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.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
- 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
- Evaluate treatment progress by maintaining direct contact with consumers and families
- Work with providers to document care and address identified needs
- Assist consumers in accessing social, economic, health, physical, and vocational resources
- Provide emergency assistance and biweekly or as-needed direct contact
- Offer rotating 24 hour per day on-call support for blended consumers
- Collect information needed to identify social, emotional, and health concerns
Benefits
- Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
