Caseworker I: Community Support & Pathways

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Fayette County MH/ID is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to help individuals toward safer and more independent lives. You will guide people to resources and collaborate with partners to support goals.

Responsibilities include developing individualized service plans, coordinating services, and monitoring progress. Telework is not available; hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Create individualized service plans that reflect a person’s needs and preferences
• Service Coordination: Identify and connect individuals to providers, community supports, and natural resources
• Person-Centered Support: Guide planning discussions that highlight personal choice and control
• Service Monitoring: Confirm that services match what is written in the individualized service plan
• Health and Safety Oversight: Observe and review the well-being of individuals receiving supports
• Resource Linking: Direct individuals to benefits, services, and helpful information

Skills

Case management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Bachelor's degree with related credits

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Fayette County MH/ID is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to help individuals toward safer and more independent lives. You will guide people to resources and collaborate with partners to support goals.

Responsibilities include developing individualized service plans, coordinating services, and monitoring progress. Telework is not available; hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.