County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 in the Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID Unit to help individuals and families obtain stable housing and access resources. You will coordinate referrals, assess needs, and develop flexible housing plans while collaborating with a supportive team to drive real community results.

The role emphasizes hands-on client work, coordination with partners, and ongoing support to clients navigating housing and daily living challenges.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or equivalent paraprofessional case management, with relevant coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or criminal justice.
• Within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits, educational requirements will be considered met.

Responsibilities

• Referral Coordination: Gather information and meet with the consumer and referral source.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct initial assessments of housing and support needs.
• Support Planning: Develop housing plans addressing system navigation, emergency housing, rental assistance, and related needs.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in case reviews and resolve issues through a team-based approach.
• Housing Support: Guide case managers and support consumers transitioning to independent living.
• Financial Education: Provide budgeting and financial skills training to consumers.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3

Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience

Job description

Do you want to play a key role in helping individuals and families build a secure path forward? As a County Caseworker 1 with the Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID Unit, t this position lets you take an active part in improving housing stability and connecting people with valuable resources. You will join a supportive team that values compassion, teamwork, and real community results. This is a job where your efforts create positive change for others.

This role supports individuals and families who are working toward stable housing and stronger daily living. The work brings you into regular contact with community partners to create lasting housing success.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Referral Coordination: Coordinate referrals by gathering information and meeting with the consumer and referral source
• Needs Assessment: Conduct initial assessments to understand individual housing and support needs
• Support Planning: Develop flexible housing plans that address system navigation, emergency housing, rental assistance, and related needs
• Team Collaboration: Participate in case reviews and help resolve issues through a team-based approach
• Housing Support: Provide guidance to case managers and offer ongoing support to consumers transitioning to independent living
• Financial Education: Offer budgeting and financial skills training to consumers receiving services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports at your expense. See hiring agency contact for more information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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).

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.