Behavioral Health Caseworker II - Client Support & Benefits

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services, is hiring County Caseworker 2 in Sunbury, PA. You will help individuals access resources, build life skills, and stay connected to essential programs.

You will develop individualized service plans, assist with benefit applications, monitor providers, document care, coordinate progress, and respond to crises. This full-time role follows a standard 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Prepare individualized service plans that outline goals and needed supports across several life areas
• Benefit Assistance: Guide individuals through applications for available financial and medical benefits
• Provider Monitoring: Review residential and day program services to ensure that planned supports are being delivered
• Care Documentation: Maintain thorough records that support ongoing care, life planning, and advocacy
• Progress Coordination: Lead meetings that evaluate how individuals are advancing toward their stated goals
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to emergency situations as assigned by supervisory staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services, is hiring County Caseworker 2 in Sunbury, PA. You will help individuals access resources, build life skills, and stay connected to essential programs.

You will develop individualized service plans, assist with benefit applications, monitor providers, document care, coordinate progress, and respond to crises. This full-time role follows a standard 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule.