What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker I position at Franklin County, PA?
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ELIGIBILITY – ALL CANDIDATE(S):
- Must meet the minimum experience and training (METs) required for the job. The METs for this position are:
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 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 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.
- County of Franklin Approved Additional Special Requirements: None
HOW TO APPLY – ALL CANDIDATES
The following materials must be received by the closing date of the job announcement. Late applications will not be accepted.
- Completed County of Franklin Employment Application, (Need not be notarized). The application must provide details of experience and training as related to the minimum experience and training requirements for the vacancy so eligibility can be determined.
If interested in applying, please complete the online application.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.
Franklin County IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
CASEWORKER I (CHILDREN & YOUTH)
Position Description Non-Exempt
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB
To provide support to children and/or youth and adolescents experiencing difficulties; and provide an effort to facilitate growth, behavioral and emotional improvements to those individuals and their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
- Conducts intake or preliminary interviews to determine needs of clients/families.
- Provides support to assigned group of individuals.
- Conducts counseling sessions as needed.
- Investigates allegations, provides advocacy and assesses degree of risk to client.
- Develops and implements case plans for client based on needs.
- Provides for necessary arrangements according to clients and needs; makes referrals/contacts to other community services/agencies as necessary.
- Makes appointments for clients, arranges transportation for clients' appointments and provides transportation if needed.
- Testifies in court if necessary regarding clients' needs; prepares summaries for court as requested.
- Maintains accurate documentation and records on clients and their progress.
- Maintains regular contacts with client, families and /or guardians through home and office or school visits.
- Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state or county policies and procedures.
- Travels frequently and makes home visits to clients as necessary.
- Performs emergency on call duty as needed.
- Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
- Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed.
- Maintains statistics on client base and completes required paperwork/reports.
OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB
- Attends staffings, training and other meetings as required.
- Assists in developing orientation and training for new caseworkers.
- Presents public speaking engagements upon request.
- Performs other job related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives occasional instruction and limited supervision from Supervisor regarding daily work duties. Supervision received is dependent upon experience.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
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I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION OF CASEWORKER I AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.
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(Signature of Employee) (Date)
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(Signature of Supervisor) (Date)
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000 residents that call this beautiful area "home."
Minimum Experience and Training: 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
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
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.
CASEWORKER I (CHILDREN & YOUTH)
Position Description Non-Exempt
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB
To provide support to children and/or youth and adolescents experiencing difficulties; and provide an effort to facilitate growth, behavioral and emotional improvements to those individuals and their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
- Conducts intake or preliminary interviews to determine needs of clients/families.
- Provides support to assigned group of individuals.
- Conducts counseling sessions as needed.
- Investigates allegations, provides advocacy and assesses degree of risk to client.
- Develops and implements case plans for client based on needs.
- Provides for necessary arrangements according to clients and needs; makes referrals/contacts to other community services/agencies as necessary.
- Makes appointments for clients, arranges transportation for clients' appointments and provides transportation if needed.
- Testifies in court if necessary regarding clients' needs; prepares summaries for court as requested.
- Maintains accurate documentation and records on clients and their progress.
- Maintains regular contacts with client, families and /or guardians through home and office or school visits.
- Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state or county policies and procedures.
- Travels frequently and makes home visits to clients as necessary.
- Performs emergency on call duty as needed.
- Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
- Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed.
- Maintains statistics on client base and completes required paperwork/reports.
OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB
- Attends staffings, training and other meetings as required.
- Assists in developing orientation and training for new caseworkers.
- Presents public speaking engagements upon request.
- Performs other job related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives occasional instruction and limited supervision from Supervisor regarding daily work duties. Supervision received is dependent upon experience.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
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I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION OF CASEWORKER I AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.
_________________________________ ____________________
(Signature of Employee) (Date)
_________________________________ ____________________
(Signature of Supervisor) (Date)
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!
To apply for this position, please complete our online application. Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.
If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 717-261-3150.
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