Entry-Level IDS Supports Coordinator & Caseworker

Socket.dev; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an entry-level Caseworker 1 to support Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services with supervision. You will gather information for treatment plans, assist with benefit applications, and help develop individualized service plans for clients in the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining client records, and providing crisis intervention under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have exam on file with the State Civil Service Commission and must apply to the exam posting as directed.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science.
• Two years’ experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college coursework including at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social service.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• A combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services.

Responsibilities

• Obtain social information for development of treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services under supervision.
• Assist consumers in filing applications for SSI, DPW and VA benefits.
• Develop Individual Service Plans detailing goals in residential day programming, socialization, medical, fiscal and adaptive behavior.
• Monitor Residential and Day Program providers to ensure implementation of services.
• Maintain files, records and documentation for continuity of care and life management planning.
• Coordinate and direct meetings to assess consumers’ progress in charted areas.
• Access supportive community services including budgeting, shopping, leisure activities, social skills, personal hygiene, and individual counseling.
• Attend resident reviews to ensure adequate service levels and program implementation.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as coordinated by supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance to service providers to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in sociology or related social science

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an entry-level Caseworker 1 to support Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services with supervision. You will gather information for treatment plans, assist with benefit applications, and help develop individualized service plans for clients in the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining client records, and providing crisis intervention under supervision.