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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Bedford-Somerset DBHS is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to connect individuals with essential services, monitor progress, and advocate for self-determination. You will build rapport with consumers and families, link to community resources, and document outcomes.

The role emphasizes crisis support, direct contact, plan development, and collaboration with agencies, with a hybrid work option after probation and a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and 12 college credits in sociology/social sciences or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology or related disciplines.
• Equivalent mix of experience and training meets the educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, link, and evaluate services and referrals for consumers.
• Provide direct face-to-face case management and maintain productivity standards.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan.
• Enter and manage information in state databases and charts per regulations.
• Offer crisis intervention and coordinate assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with agency staff, providers, and community resources.
• Link individuals to transportation services or arrange transportation to appointments.

Skills

County Social Services Aide 3

Sociology credits

Social welfare credits

Criminal justice credits

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 sociology credits or related social sciences

Two years as County Social Services Aide 3

Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 sociology credits + 1 year paraprofessional case management

Job description

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. 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.

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.

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

• 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 Bedford 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 individuals.
• This position reports to the DBHS Office in Somerset for work.
• Telework: 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.

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.

• 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.