County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bedford-Somerset DBHS, is seeking County Caseworkers to build rapport with consumers and their families, advocate for services, monitor delivery, and support self-determination. This role focuses on connecting people with essential resources and tracking progress in developmental delays, mental health, or intellectual disabilities.

This full-time role offers excellent benefits including healthcare, a pension plan, student loan reimbursement, flexible spending

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or related social sciences.
• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 or equivalent paraprofessional case management.
• Educational requirements can be met within two months of graduating.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Service Monitoring: monitor, link, and evaluate services and referrals.
• Direct Contact: provide regular face-to-face case management and meet productivity standards.
• Plan Development: facilitate meetings to create individualized service plans with client/family.
• Information Management: enter data into state systems and charts per regulations.
• Crisis Support: provide crisis intervention and coordinate assistance.
• Collaboration: work with staff, providers, and community resources.
• Transportation Support: link to transportation or transport as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Two years experience as County Social Services Aide 3

Two years college coursework including 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 sociology/social science credits and one year experience

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-58409-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, TO SPETEMBER 27, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co .

THE POSITION

This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitors the delivery of services, links individuals to services, develops social supports, and encourages self-determination.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides key support to individuals with developmental delays, mental health needs, or intellectual disabilities. The role focuses on connecting people with essential resources and tracking their progress.

• Service Monitoring: Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed
• Direct Contact: Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services while meeting productivity standards as set for the program
• Plan Development: Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family
• Information Management: Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain & update information within required time frames
• Crisis Support: Offer crisis intervention services and coordinate assistance as needed.
• Collaboration: Work with Agency staff, providers, and community resources to support individuals
• Transportation Support: Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed

In addition, you will attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed. You may provide coverage in Somerset County. You will perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
• Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers.
• This position reports to the DBHS Office in Bedford for work.
• Telework: This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.