IDS Supports Coordinator I — Casework & Advocacy

COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND is seeking a Caseworker 1 to perform entry-level social services under close supervision within the BH/IDS Agency. Responsibilities include obtaining social information for treatment plans and assisting with enrollment in Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services.

You will help consumers file SSI/DPW/VA benefit applications, develop Individual Service Plans, coordinate meetings, and maintain records to ensure continuity of care and advocacy for clients.

Qualifications

• Successful examination and current score for this job title with the State Civil Service Commission.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social science.
• Two years’ experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college coursework in related fields.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 credits in related social services and one year as County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case management.
• 12 college credits in related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities or health-related services.

Responsibilities

• Obtain social information for development of treatment plans and enrollment in 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 and adaptive behavior.
• Maintain files and records for continuity of consumer care and advocate for the consumer.
• Coordinate and direct meetings to assess consumer progress in charted areas.
• Access supportive services for IDS clients in the community (budgeting, shopping, leisure, social skills, hygiene, counseling).
• Attend reviews at State Centers, Residential Programs and other service providers to ensure adequate services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as coordinated by the supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance to service providers to maintain compliance with waiver regulations.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Advocacy

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Two years’ experience as County Social Service Aide 3 + 2 years coursework

Equivalent combo: 12 credits + paraprofessional case management

12 credits in sociology/social work/related field + 2 years pro experience

Job description

The COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND is seeking a Caseworker 1 to perform entry-level social services under close supervision within the BH/IDS Agency. Responsibilities include obtaining social information for treatment plans and assisting with enrollment in Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services.

You will help consumers file SSI/DPW/VA benefit applications, develop Individual Service Plans, coordinate meetings, and maintain records to ensure continuity of care and advocacy for clients.