County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Beaver County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Caseworker 2 to help families and individuals access employment, housing, and community opportunities. You will coordinate supports, develop plans, and work with families, schools, and service partners to foster independence.

This full-time role requires strong writing and documentation skills and may require outside hours to meet family needs. Telework is not available; schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as County Caseworker 1 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or related social sciences credits.
• Equivalency: 12 college credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology plus one year of professional social casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Service Coordination: Coordinate needed supports and connect individuals with community resources
• Plan Development: Develop and update Individual Support Plans based on changing needs
• Community Engagement: Work within the community and collaborate with families, schools, and providers
• Progress Monitoring: Track service effectiveness and ensure supports are meeting established goals
• Documentation Skills: Maintain accurate records using strong writing, typing, and computer abilities

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Plan development

Community engagement

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare

12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

Join the Beaver Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities unit as a County Caseworker 2 and help people navigate important life opportunities. This role empowers you to guide individuals toward employment, housing, and fuller community involvement. You will collaborate with families, schools, and service partners while making a positive difference each day.

Your dedication will help others achieve their goals and thrive.

This position focuses on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities as they work toward personal goals and greater independence. The role involves coordinating services, fostering community connections, and maintaining essential support plans.

As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Coordination: Coordinate needed supports and connect individuals with community resources


• Plan Development: Develop and update Individual Support Plans based on changing needs


• Community Engagement: Work within the community and collaborate with families, schools, and providers


• Progress Monitoring: Track service effectiveness and ensure supports are meeting established goals


• Documentation Skills: Maintain accurate records using strong writing, typing, and computer abilities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.


• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  
  
  
  • This position may need to work outside standard work hours to accommodate and meet the needs of families.
  
  
  
  


• 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:

• 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:

• 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).

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.