County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID

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This opportunity is for a Program Supervisor to provide supervision and management of a Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Program. The SCO Program provides case management and advocacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are in services. The Supervisor oversees the program, ensuring that regulations are followed, supervising staff, and monitoring program services.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave. Apply today!

This position supervises and manages the Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) program. Duties include:

• Prepare for and conduct weekly departmental meetings.
• Review all submitted Individual Service Plans (ISP) for accuracy prior to forwarding to the Administrative Entity (AE).
• Provide direct supervision and management of Bedford-Somerset Supports Coordinators (SC's) on a daily basis.
• Assist staff with the completion of all documentation and reviews for thoroughness.
• Ensure that services are provided in accordance with agency objective, rules, state regulations, policies and procedures along with social service and case management principles and practices.
• Train new staff on program and agency policies and procedures.
• Interpret and clarify current and new regulations, policies and procedures to staff.
• Provide support and technical assistance with the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and the Electronic Incident Management (EIM) system.
• Responsible for supporting all aspects of Incident Management.
• Coordinate the dissemination and review of information from Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), for example bulletins, informational communications, waiver requirements, etc. to all concerned individuals.
• Screen and review all new referrals received from the AE/County DS Program Intake Department and assign to a Supports Coordinator.
• Review case records to analyze the quality of services rendered.
• Communicate productivity standards to staff.
• Monitor a variety of reports related to ISP unit utilization, Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS), SC productivity, etc. and work with the SCs to make necessary changes when required.
• Assure quality of continuity of care for participants through a comprehensive advocacy program.
• Maintain a small caseload.
• Assist with projecting program/private provider needs, making recommendation for expansion of programming or changes to existing programming, to provide quality consumer care.
• Develop program policies and procedures and prepare correspondence and reports.
• Recruit, interview, select and employ all required personnel within the SCO.
• Complete employee performance reviews and review staff's job descriptions for accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. On occasion, management 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.
• This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3 months of employment.
• Effective 1/1/025, salary increases to $42,047.00.
• 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 professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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

How to Apply:

• 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.

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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.

• 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.