County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Northumberland County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Are you interested in a rewarding career in helping adults, children and families? The Northumberland County Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Services Program is seeking hard working, dedicated people to improve the quality of life for Northumberland County residents by empowering its residents to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence; promoting mutual respect and rapport within the community, protecting and serving Northumberland County's most vulnerable citizens; and advocating the values of family life and the dignity of each family member, while enhancing, developing and effectively managing our resources.

Caseworker 1 is entry- level professional social service work in the BH/IDS Agency and is highly supervised.
Job duties include:

• Participating in formal and informal training programs, which provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, and applicable laws. Methods, procedures, rules and regulations governing the operation of the agency.
• Receiving instruction regarding the reason for and proper completion of applicable forms and paperwork.
  
• Performing a variety of entry-level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth and families, individuals who are mentally disabled, individuals who are physically challenged, and others.
  
• Assisting individuals and their families in developing and using their own potential for more adequately resolving their social, health, emotional and economic problems by identifying appropriate community resources, referring and linking them to those resources and advocate on behalf of them for resource service delivery. Working collaboratively with social agencies, schools, hospitals, clinics, and courts interpreting agency programs, policies and procedures to individuals.
  
• Aiding individuals in completing necessary forms relative to other collateral benefits aiding said person.
  
• Identifying client strengths and assist clients in goal setting, treatment planning related to specific program services, and/or placement of children and adults in foster or adoptive homes, day care centers, domiciliary care facilities, or institutions.
  
• Guiding clients and their families in home and budget management, housing, child care and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements.
  
• Case management services including close contact with individuals and service providers in order to evaluate and document treatment being provided and progress in meeting identified goals of treatment.
  
• Providing protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community, or who are undergoing treatment or hospitalizations. Providing transportation through both B H/IDS and private vehicles as necessary.
  
• Attending/participating in case reviews and supervisory conferences and is exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including formal and on-the-job training programs, designed to develop professional and technical skills.
• Service documentation, as per agency policy; documenting activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, including social service summaries, correspondence, reports and daily contacts with individuals to be submitted for billing for reimbursement through Medicaid/Managed Care.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
  

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.