County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH/ID
About The Position
Wayne County is seeking a compassionate, community-minded Supports Coordinator to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing services, achieving personal goals, and participating in their communities. The position is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and works with individuals, families, support teams, and service providers. The Supports Coordinator develops and regularly reviews Individual Support Plans, connects individuals with natural supports and services, encourages community and employment participation when appropriate, conducts in-person field visits, maintains accurate records, and collaborates with families, supervisors, and peers. This is a full-time, onsite position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. Occasional overnight and out-of-county travel may be required for meetings or training. Supports Coordinators are not on call, but may be called out in an emergency. Telework is not available. A conditional offer requires drug screening and satisfactory background clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances. Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; a bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major; a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in specified or related social sciences plus one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in specified or related social sciences.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a drug screening following a conditional offer.
- Pass a background investigation and submit satisfactory criminal history clearances, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; attach college transcripts when claiming education toward the minimum requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop Individual Support Plans and review them regularly to match each person’s needs.
- Connect individuals with natural supports and necessary services based on their goals.
- Encourage participation in community activities and employment when appropriate.
- Travel to meet individuals and teams in person to review progress and needs.
- Complete documentation and data entry to maintain accurate and timely records.
- Work with families, supervisors, and peers to support each individual’s growth.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
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Job Type
Full-time
