County Caseworker I — Guide Safe, Independent Lives

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Fayette County MH/ID, invites applicants for County Caseworker 1. This full-time role focuses on assessing needs and linking individuals to supports to promote safety, independence, and community integration.

You will develop person-centered service plans, coordinate with providers, monitor services, and guide clients toward resources and benefits, ensuring links to health and safety supports while respecting choice and dignity.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• 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.
• 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

• Plan Development: Create individualized service plans that reflect a person’s needs and preferences
• Service Coordination: Identify and connect individuals to providers, community supports, and natural resources
• Person-Centered Support: Guide planning discussions that highlight personal choice and control
• Service Monitoring: Confirm that services match what is written in the individualized service plan
• Health and Safety Oversight: Observe and review the well-being of individuals receiving supports
• Resource Linking: Direct individuals to benefits, services, and helpful information

Skills

Case management

Paraprofessional experience

Communication skills

Education

Two years of college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in related social sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in related fields and one year of paraprofessional experience

Within two months of graduating, educational requirements may be met

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Fayette County MH/ID, invites applicants for County Caseworker 1. This full-time role focuses on assessing needs and linking individuals to supports to promote safety, independence, and community integration.

You will develop person-centered service plans, coordinate with providers, monitor services, and guide clients toward resources and benefits, ensuring links to health and safety supports while respecting choice and dignity.