Caseworker II – Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services seeks a County Caseworker 2 in Sunbury, PA. This civil service, full-time role focuses on helping individuals access resources, develop life skills, and stay connected to supportive programs.

You will prepare individualized service plans, assist with benefits applications, monitor service providers, document care, coordinate progress, and respond to crises, delivering meaningful

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 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 related social sciences.
• 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: 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

Skills

Case management

Benefit navigation

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology/related fields plus 1 year experience

12 credits in sociology/social sciences plus 1 year professional social casework

Equivalent combination of experience and training in social sciences

6 months experience as County Caseworker 1 or related internship

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services seeks a County Caseworker 2 in Sunbury, PA. This civil service, full-time role focuses on helping individuals access resources, develop life skills, and stay connected to supportive programs.

You will prepare individualized service plans, assist with benefits applications, monitor service providers, document care, coordinate progress, and respond to crises, delivering meaningful