County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- May have overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
- May work irregular hours often and evening and weekends may be required.
- Provides 24 hour/days per week on-call coverage on a rotating basis once trained.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate treatment progress through regular contact with consumers and families
- Collaborate with service providers to document care and ensure needs are met
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency support when required
- Assist consumers in accessing economic, health, vocational, and other resources
- Guide professional staff or student interns when serving as a lead worker
- Collect background information to identify social, emotional, economic, or physical needs
Benefits
- Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
