County Caseworker 1 (LG) - Wayne County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Blended Caseworker to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families. This full-time role involves promoting resiliency and recovery for children and adolescents by coordinating community resources and advocating for their needs. With specialized training provided, the ideal candidate will engage with consumers to facilitate their enrollment in vital programs, ensuring they receive the support necessary for their growth and recovery. Join a committed team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to meaningful change in your community.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Specialized Training

Flexible Work Hours

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social services or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads using recovery and trauma-informed principles.
• Coordinate services and maintain contact with families and providers.

Skills

Case Management

Advocacy

Coordination of Services

Behavioral Health Principles

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences

College Coursework in Sociology/Social Welfare

Job description

Do you enjoy helping others and making an impact in someone’s life? The Blended Caseworker plans and coordinates the overall management of individuals and families on their caseload utilizing recovery and trauma informed principles.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

The Blended Case Manager (BCM) will promote resiliency and recovery for children, adolescents, and their families by accessing, coordinating, mentoring, and advocating for community resources and services. Obtains information relative to initial intake to facilitate consumer’s enrollment in the Behavioral Health Blended Case Management Program. Coordinate services with ID Supports Coordinator, when needed. Utilize environmental matrix to determine consumer’s level of service need (ICM vs. RC) on an ongoing basis. Facilitates consumers' recovery/resiliency while incorporating behavioral health principles into everyday lives. Blended case managers will receive specialized training to better assist their consumers who have been dually diagnosed with mental illness as well as either Intellectual Disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders. Responsible for case management services, including maintaining close contact with consumer families and service providers in order to evaluate and document treatment being provided and progress in meeting identified goals of treatment. Provides 24-hour/7-day coverage on a rotating basis. May serve as a lead worker for professional staff and student interns.

Wayne County offers an excellent benefit package with generous paid time off.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a one-hour lunch.
• Occasional overnight and out of County travel.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties will be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.