County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Lycoming Clinton MH ID Program is seeking a County Caseworker 2 to support the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit with safe practices, detailed documentation, and collaborative planning with Courts and service providers.

The role includes conducting strength-based assessments, attending treatment courts, maintaining case notes, performing home safety inspections, coordinating with partner agencies, and responding to crisis needs during a standard 8:00 AM–4:30 PM,

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1, or
• Successful completion of County Social Casework Intern program, or
• Bachelor's degree with social welfare major or related social sciences and one year of public/private social service experience, or
• Equivalent combination including 12 college credits in related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Complete strength-oriented assessments and review referral information.
• Attend treatment courts, hearings, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Maintain case notes, records, and required forms in designated systems.
• Perform quarterly visual inspections of residences to ensure safety standards.
• Respond to requests from first responders and provide brief mental health assessments.
• Collaborate with agencies and providers to support continuity of care for consumers.

Skills

Case assessment

Court collaboration

Documentation

Home inspection

Crisis response

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Degree plus 12 college credits in sociology/social sciences

Job description

Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Then the Lycoming Clinton MH ID Program is interested in talking to you!

This professional social service position is assigned to the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit and a sub unit of the Community Support Integration Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program. This leadership position supports safe practices, strong documentation, and collaborative planning with Courts and service providers.

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

• Case Assessment: Complete strength-oriented assessments and review referral information
• Court Participation: Attend treatment courts, hearings, and committee meetings as assigned
• Documentation Work: Maintain case notes, records, and required forms in designated systems
• Home Inspection: Perform quarterly visual inspections of residences to ensure safety standards
• Crisis Response: Respond to requests from first responders and provide brief mental health assessments
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with agencies and providers to support continuity of care for consumers

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

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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.

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