County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate Supports Coordinator to help individuals access services, set goals, and participate in their communities. You will collaborate with families and support teams, develop and update Individual Support Plans, coordinate services, and encourage community engagement.

The position offers an excellent benefits package and a stable, full-time schedule. Primary duties include field visits, data entry, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree with social welfare or related credits and one year of casework experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience in social services

Responsibilities

• Develop and update Individual Support Plans with individuals and their teams
• Coordinate needed services based on individual needs and goals
• Encourage individuals to explore community work opportunities when appropriate
• Complete initial Supports Coordinator training and ongoing learning activities
• Travel to meet with individuals and teams to review supports and progress
• Enter required data and maintain organized records

Education

Bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework

Any equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 college credits in related social sciences

Job description

THE POSITION

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County wants you to make a difference every day! We are seeking a compassionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Supports Coordinator.

THE POSITION

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County wants you to make a difference every day! We are seeking a compassionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Supports Coordinator.

In this rewarding role, you will help individuals access services, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities while working closely with families and support teams.

We offer an excellent benefits package. Apply today to join our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Support Planning: Develop and update Individual Support Plans with individuals and their teams
• Service Coordination: Coordinate needed services based on individual needs and goals
• Community Guidance: Encourage individuals to explore community work opportunities when appropriate
• Training Participation: Complete initial Supports Coordinator training and ongoing learning activities
• Field Visits: Travel to meet with individuals and teams to review supports and progress
• Documentation Work: Enter required data and maintain organized records

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.
• Occasional overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
• ID Supports Coordinators are not on call, but in an emergency may be called out.
• 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

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.