Part-Time Caseworker Trainee: Behavioral Health Support

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Government is seeking an entry-level Caseworker Trainee in the Behavioral Health Developmental Services unit. The role trains in support coordination with a goal to promote inclusive life, health and safety for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

The trainee will progressively handle a caseload, participate in mandatory trainings, and work under supervision while learning the framework of locating, coordinating, and monitoring community services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human development and behavior including individuals, families and groups.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of psychology, sociology or other social sciences.
• Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations and policies governing agency services.
• Ability to learn how to conduct individual and team meetings and use them to identify strengths, goals and abilities to support individuals to have an Everyday Life.

Responsibilities

• Learns about the network of community resources and agency-funded services by reviewing resources, site visits and working with and observing higher level casework staff.
• Receives instruction regarding agency and State policies and procedures and completion of all applicable forms.
• Receives instruction in proper documentation techniques and use of the required databases.
• Attends and participates in a variety of client meetings and is exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including forms and on-the-job training programs designed to develop professional and technical skills.
• Performs a variety of entry level social services and support coordination duties designed to provide services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Skills

Human development

Behavior knowledge

Communication

Policy interpretation

Team meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Job description

Lancaster County Government is seeking an entry-level Caseworker Trainee in the Behavioral Health Developmental Services unit. The role trains in support coordination with a goal to promote inclusive life, health and safety for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

The trainee will progressively handle a caseload, participate in mandatory trainings, and work under supervision while learning the framework of locating, coordinating, and monitoring community services.