What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Caseworker 1 (LG) - Supports Coordinator - Behavioral & Developmental Programs position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Wayne County MH / ID has a current County Caseworker 1 position for a caring and responsible person committed to providing families and individuals the highest quality of behavioral health care services. The successful candidate should be a patient person with good judgment, organizational skills and ability to communicate with all ages.
Wayne County MH / ID offers a supportive team atmosphere, training programs, and an excellent benefit package. If this sounds interesting to you, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Caseworker in this position develops plans for Intellectual Disability consumers following intake process. Develops treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health / Intellectual Disabilities / Early Intervention / Autism programs as appropriate. Develops Individual Support Plans (ISP) with detailed goals. Locates providers as detailed on the ISP.
Maintains files, records and other documentation for the continuity of care in a timely and organized manner. Develops life management plans and acts as an advocate for the consumer to ensure appropriate treatment as approved. Documents contacts with consumer, family, service providers. Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps and walking distances. Able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. May work more than eight hours per day. Manages multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Occasional overnight and out of County travel.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
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.
Other Requirements :
Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties will be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements :
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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 :
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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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disabili ty, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
Your results will be provided via email.
