County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to help guide individuals toward independence and improved well-being. The role emphasizes coordinated services, person-centered support, and safety-focused care within a community-oriented team.

Responsibilities include developing service plans, coordinating with providers, monitoring service delivery, and promoting health and safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework with 12 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 including 12 college credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized service plans based on each person’s needs and goals.
• Connect individuals with providers and community supports that fit their needs.
• Monitor delivery of services to ensure they align with the service plan.
• Promote well-being by addressing safety concerns and supporting healthy choices.
• Encourage individuality, choice, and control in the lives of the people assisted.

Skills

Social services experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Two years college coursework with 12 credits in social sciences

Job description

The County Caseworker 1 role with Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration offers you a chance to uplift people in meaningful ways. You will join a team that works every day to guide individuals toward hope and independence. This position allows you to make a real difference in your community while growing your professional skills. Become part of an agency that is dedicated to helping others lead stronger, healthier lives.

This position supports individuals by coordinating services, promoting independence, and ensuring their needs are understood and met. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Planning: Create individualized service plans that reflect each person's needs and goals
• Resource Coordination: Connect individuals with providers, community supports, and natural supports that fit their needs
• Monitoring Supports: Check that services are delivered properly and match what is outlined in the service plan
• Health And Safety: Promote well-being by addressing safety concerns and supporting healthy choices
• Person Centered Support: Encourage individuality, choice, and control in the lives of the people you assist

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 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.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

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.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.

• 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.