Senior Caseworker - IDD/Mental Health Lead & Mentor

County of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lancaster in Lancaster County seeks an experienced social services professional to manage complex casework for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities involved with the legal system. The role includes intensive case management and guiding new staff.

Responsibilities cover locating, coordinating, and monitoring supports with travel to client homes, developing ISPs, and mentoring SCs while ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a case worker in a social services setting.
• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management for IDD clients with complex needs.
• Lead and train support coordination staff and new hires.
• Travel to client locations to perform needs assessments and ISP development.
• Coordinate and monitor services to ensure compliance with ODP and CMS requirements.
• Respond to emergencies and adjust service delivery as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Accountability

Customer Focus

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field

Three years of professional social casework experience

Job description

County of Lancaster in Lancaster County seeks an experienced social services professional to manage complex casework for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities involved with the legal system. The role includes intensive case management and guiding new staff.

Responsibilities cover locating, coordinating, and monitoring supports with travel to client homes, developing ISPs, and mentoring SCs while ensuring compliance with program requirements.