County Caseworker I: Case Management & Community Resources

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Personal days

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 for the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit. This role helps individuals and families access supports in their homes and communities, developing case management skills while collaborating with partners to improve quality of life.

Full-time, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, personal days, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, tuition

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Provide support to consumers and families within their homes or communities
• Service Coordination: Work with consumers and agencies to locate and secure community resources
• Needs Assessment: Identify challenges and match individuals with appropriate supports
• Resource Guidance: Assist consumers in understanding and accessing available services
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate efforts with staff and partners to ensure effective care

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 for the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit. This role helps individuals and families access supports in their homes and communities, developing case management skills while collaborating with partners to improve quality of life.

Full-time, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, personal days, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, tuition