Community Caseworker: Mental Health & Disability Services

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation

Sick time

Personal days

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 for the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit. You will help individuals and families access resources, perform needs assessments, and coordinate services in home and community settings.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a devotion to improving quality of life for people with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 credits in the related social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide support to consumers and families within their homes or communities.
• Work with consumers and agencies to locate and secure community resources.
• Identify challenges and match individuals with appropriate supports.
• Assist consumers in understanding and accessing available services.
• Coordinate efforts with staff and partners to ensure effective care.

Connaissances

Case management

Service coordination

Needs assessment

Resource guidance

Team collaboration

Formation

AA/BA in related field

Sociology, social welfare, psychology credits

Equivalent combination/experience

Description du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 for the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit. You will help individuals and families access resources, perform needs assessments, and coordinate services in home and community settings.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and a devotion to improving quality of life for people with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness.