This is a merit hire position. The hourly rate for this position is $20.20 per hour. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Department of Mental Health, Autism, and Developmental Programs is currently accepting applications for the full-time, first shift (7:00 AM- 3:00 PM) Caseworker 2, Housing Specialist position. Existing Crisis Intervention Program Caseworker employees can apply based on their current status. The Caseworker 2, Homeless Specialist in the 24-hour emergency Crisis Intervention program provides immediate response and supportive services to individuals impacted by both homelessness and a significant mental illness or developmental challenge. The Caseworker 2, Homeless Specialist is responsible for assisting consumers with access to services which are designed to meet their basic material needs including food and shelter. In addition, he/she can assist consumers with connection to physical and behavioral health treatment programs to address a wide array of needs. As an important aspect of this work, he/she employs casework skills to obtain essential information, provides counseling for consumers and members of their families, and helps them to utilize all available resources. Work also involves the application of problem-solving techniques, providing counseling to maximize service delivery and to achieve service plan goals, monitoring consumer behavior, and interacting with other community agencies which serve the local homeless population. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures. The Caseworker 2, Homeless Specialist exercises initiative and judgement in discharging his/her duties. Work is reviewed by a professional social service or administrative supervisor through regularly scheduled individual and group conferences and the review of case records and reports.
In addition to the above stated hourly rate, this position may be subject to a retention bonus following one (1) full year of employment.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in a human services major such as sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or other related social sciences, and one year of professional caseworker experience in a public or private social services agency.
Other Requirements:
At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.
Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
