County Social Services Caseworker I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Hybrid/remote work after probation

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking County Caseworkers to build rapport with clients and families, advocate for services, monitor delivery, and link individuals to resources. The role focuses on connecting people with essential supports and tracking progress.

As a County Caseworker 1, duties include monitoring services, direct client contact, plan development, information management, crisis support, collaboration, and transportation assistance.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of 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

• Service Monitoring: Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed
• Direct Contact: Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services while meeting productivity standards as set for the program
• Plan Development: Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family
• Information Management: Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain & update information within required time frames
• Crisis Support: Offer crisis intervention services and coordinate assistance as needed.
• Collaboration: Work with Agency staff, providers, and community resources to support individuals
• Transportation Support: Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed

Skills

Rapport building

Advocacy

Service linkage

Case management

Education

Two years of County Social Services Aide 3 experience + 2 years of college credits in sociology/related

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology/related

Equivalent combination including 12 credits in sociology/related and 1 year paraprofessional experience

Graduation within 2 months of qualifying degree/credits

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking County Caseworkers to build rapport with clients and families, advocate for services, monitor delivery, and link individuals to resources. The role focuses on connecting people with essential supports and tracking progress.

As a County Caseworker 1, duties include monitoring services, direct client contact, plan development, information management, crisis support, collaboration, and transportation assistance.