Caseworker II: Build Skills, Access Benefits, Support Growth

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coal Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services Program seeks a County Caseworker 2 to help individuals gain independence by guiding access to resources, building life skills, and staying connected to essential programs.

You will develop individualized service plans, assist with benefit applications, monitor service providers, document care, coordinate progress, and respond to crises under supervision.

Qualifications

• Six months of County Caseworker 1 experience or equivalent
• Completion of County Social Casework Intern program or qualifying degree with related credits
• Must meet educational requirements within two months of graduation
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title

Responsibilities

• Plan development: create individualized service plans with goals and supports
• Benefit assistance: guide applications for financial and medical benefits
• Provider monitoring: review residential/day program services for delivery of supports
• Care documentation: maintain thorough records supporting care planning
• Progress coordination: lead meetings to review progress toward goals
• Crisis intervention: respond to emergencies as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare or related field

Bachelor's degree plus 12 credits in social sciences

Social work internship completed

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services Program seeks a County Caseworker 2 to help individuals gain independence by guiding access to resources, building life skills, and staying connected to essential programs.

You will develop individualized service plans, assist with benefit applications, monitor service providers, document care, coordinate progress, and respond to crises under supervision.