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

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Caseworker 1 for Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration. Join a dedicated team that guides individuals toward hope and independence, delivering meaningful community support.

Responsibilities include creating individualized service plans, coordinating with providers, monitoring service delivery, and promoting safety and person-centered care. Full-time, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, Uniontown PA, with no telework option.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college 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.

Aufgaben

• 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

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$39,429.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-61577-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Fayette Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80002351

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213426

Bureau / Division

Fayette County MH/ID Unit

Worksite Address

215 Jacob Murphy Lane

City

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15401

Contact Name

Nicole Fijalkovic

Contact Phone

724.430.1431

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

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.
• 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.

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, https://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.