Caseworker 1 - CYS

Centre County Government; Bellefonte (Centre County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Centre County Government is seeking a dedicated caseworker to conduct intake, provide advocacy, and develop client-centered plans. You will participate in staffing, complete documentation, and coordinate with community services.

The role also includes home visits, court testimony as needed, and on-call duties to ensure client safety and progress.

Responsabilités

• Conducts intake or preliminary interviews to determine needs of clients/families.
• Provides support to assigned group of individuals.
• Conducts counseling sessions as needed.
• Investigates allegations, provides advocacy, and assesses degree of risk to client.
• Develops and implements case plans for client based on needs.
• Provides for necessary arrangements according to clients needs; contacts other community services/agencies as necessary.
• Arranges transportation for clients appointments.
• Testifies in court if necessary regarding clients needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records on clients and their progress.
• Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state, or County policies and procedures.
• Makes home visits to clients as necessary.
• Performs emergency on call duty.
• Attends Staffings, Training, And Other Meetings As Required.
• Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
• Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed.
• Maintains statistics on client base and completes required paperwork/reports.
• Assists in developing orientation and training for new caseworkers.

Description du poste

• Conducts intake or preliminary interviews to determine needs of clients/families.
• Provides support to assigned group of individuals.
• Conducts counseling sessions as needed.
• Investigates allegations, provides advocacy, and assesses degree of risk to client.
• Develops and implements case plans for client based on needs.
• Provides for necessary arrangements according to clients needs; contacts other community services/agencies as necessary.
• Arranges transportation for clients appointments.
• Testifies in court if necessary regarding clients needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records on clients and their progress.
• Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state, or County policies and procedures.
• Makes home visits to clients as necessary.
• Performs emergency on call duty.
• Attends Staffings, Training, And Other Meetings As Required.
• Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
• Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed.
• Maintains statistics on client base and completes required paperwork/reports.
• Assists in developing orientation and training for new caseworkers.