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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Intellectual Disabilities Service Coordinator (County Caseworker 2) to help individuals and families identify strengths, address needs, and access supports. You will guide people toward greater independence within a collaborative state system.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and steady encouragement as you coordinate services, monitor outcomes, and work with families, providers, and staff to maintain effective supports.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or approved internship program.
• Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Review individual strengths and challenges to support planning decisions
• Plan Development: Collaborate with teams to create individualized support plans
• Service Coordination: Locate, arrange, and monitor services that match individual needs
• Eligibility Certification: Verify qualification for ID and autism services under regulations
• Ongoing Monitoring: Track service quality and make adjustments when needed
• Team Collaboration: Work with families, providers, and staff to maintain effective supports

Skills

County caseworker experience

Social casework knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 related credits + 1 year experience

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-57301-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 26, 2026, TO SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

As a Intellectual Disabilities Service Coordinator (County Caseworker 2) with Crawford County MH/ID, you will help individuals and families identify strengths, address needs, and access important supports. This position provides an opportunity to guide people as they work toward greater independence. You will work within an agency that values teamwork, problem solving, and steady encouragement. The Department of Human Services invites motivated applicants to contribute to the well-being of the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism by assessing needs, coordinating services, and helping teams develop individualized plans. As the Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Needs Assessment: Review individual strengths and challenges to support planning decisions
• Plan Development: Collaborate with teams to create individualized support plans
• Service Coordination: Locate, arrange, and monitor services that match individual needs
• Eligibility Certification: Verify qualification for ID and autism services under regulations
• Ongoing Monitoring: Track service quality and make adjustments when needed
• Team Collaboration: Work with families, providers, and staff to maintain effective supports

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.
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required.
• 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.