County Caseworker 2 (LG) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID (MultipleVacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (PA); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation and sick time

4 personal days per year

15 paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

No telework option

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 2 in Danville, PA. You will support individuals and families by guiding access to services, building relationships, and offering steady community support. This role emphasizes compassion and teamwork within a county MH/ID unit.

Responsibilities include case management, resource coordination, and home visits to assess and assist with needs. Strong communication with clients and partners is essential.

Formación

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or a bachelor's with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related fields and one year of professional social casework in a public/private agency; or any equivalent combination including 12 credits in the related fields.

Responsabilidades

• Case Management: Coordinate services for consumers and families with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness.
• Resource Coordination: Locate community supports and guide access to services.
• Home Visits: Meet in homes and communities to assess needs and provide ongoing support.
• Documentation Review: Examine information to ensure accurate planning and coordination of services.
• Communication Support: Maintain communication with consumers, families, providers and agencies.

Conocimientos

Case Management

Documentation

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social welfare

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology / social sciences and 1 year of experience

Equivalent combination with 12 credits in related social sciences

Descripción del empleo

Salary

$41,779.00 Annually

Location

Montour County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61236-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Colmba-Mntour-Snydr-Un Co M

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213447

Bureau / Division

Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County MH/ID Unit

Worksite Address

5 Terrace Lane

City

Danville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17821

Contact Name

Joshua Wueschinski

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 2 position with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID gives you the chance to support individuals and families in meaningful ways. This role allows you to build strong relationships while guiding people through important challenges. You will make a positive difference each day by helping others connect with the services they need. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and steady support for the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides case management services to consumers and their families in home and community settings. The work focuses on helping individuals access needed resources and maintain stability. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Support consumers and families who have developmental disabilities or serious mental illness by coordinating services and resources
• Resource Coordination: Work with consumers and partner agencies to locate community supports and guide access to available services
• Home Visits: Meet with individuals and families in homes and community settings to assess needs and provide ongoing support
• Documentation Review: Examine information and records to ensure accurate planning and coordination of services
• Communication Support: Maintain effective communication with consumers, families, service providers, and other agencies involved in care

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On day one of employment, CMSU's employees begin earning paid vacation and sick time. In addition to vacation and sick time, CMSU provides four (4) personal days per year and 15 paid holidays. CMSU also provides health, dental and vision insurance to its staff.
• Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses both in-person or on-line is also available. CMSU staff also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• 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:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• 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.

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.