Caseworker I, MH/ID Services — Plan & Benefit Connector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Sunbury (Northumberland County); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Sunbury, PA, is hiring for a County Caseworker 1 to help individuals with intellectual/developmental needs access services, develop personal goals, and maintain stability in the community.

The role involves gathering information, guiding clients through treatment options, and coordinating with service providers. Work hours are 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work 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.

Responsabilités

• Plan Development: Prepare individualized service plans that describe goals and needed services
• Benefit Assistance: Assist individuals in completing applications for available benefit programs
• Progress Coordination: Lead meetings that review consumer advancement in charted goal areas
• Supportive Services: Arrange community-based supports such as budgeting guidance, social skill development, and daily living assistance
• Documentation Management: Maintain records and files that support continuity of care and advocacy
• Crisis Response: Provide immediate assistance during emergencies as directed by supervisory staff

Description du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Sunbury, PA, is hiring for a County Caseworker 1 to help individuals with intellectual/developmental needs access services, develop personal goals, and maintain stability in the community.

The role involves gathering information, guiding clients through treatment options, and coordinating with service providers. Work hours are 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option.