What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Are you interested in a career with a strong dedication to serving the children and families within Bedford County? If you are, then this is the position for you! Bedford-Somerset DBHS has an immediate opening for a County Caseworker.
Our teamwork approach to working with children and their families is top notch. County Caseworkers build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families.
Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.
Apply today!
This professional position is responsible for providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and/or intellectual disabilities. Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services. Meet productivity standards as set for the program.
Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family. Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain and update information within required timeframes. Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
Work in cooperation with and consult with Agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed. Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) with a 30 minute lunch.
**On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers.**
**Due to Covid-19, the selected candidate will be working from home temporarily until further notice. Once the Agency institutes its return plan, the candidate will report to the Bedford DBHS Main Office for work.**
Qualifications:
Veterans: 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our teamwork approach to working with children and their families is top notch. County Caseworkers build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families.
Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.
Apply today!
This professional position is responsible for providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and/or intellectual disabilities. Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services. Meet productivity standards as set for the program.
Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family. Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain and update information within required timeframes. Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
Work in cooperation with and consult with Agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed. Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F) with a 30 minute lunch.
**On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers.**
**Due to Covid-19, the selected candidate will be working from home temporarily until further notice. Once the Agency institutes its return plan, the candidate will report to the Bedford DBHS Main Office for work.**
Qualifications:
- You must have successfully examined and have a current score on file. If you have not already done so, you must first apply to the COUNTY CASEWORKER 1 - MENTAL HEALTH/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ONLINE EXAM) posting and follow the directions provided.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Veterans: 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $30,303
County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lehigh County MH/ID
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -
Lehigh, PA
County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Beaver County MH/ID
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -
Beaver, PA
County Caseworker 1 (LG) - Wayne County MH/ID
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -
Wayne, PA