County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Position OverviewAs a County Caseworker 1 with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit, you will help individuals and families work toward healthier and more stable lives. This position introduces you to the world of community support while allowing you to develop strong skills in case management. You will work closely with others who share a passion for helping people grow and succeed. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference.ResponsibilitiesCase Management: Provide support to consumers and families within their homes or communities.Service Coordination: Work with consumers and agencies to locate and secure community resources.Needs Assessment: Identify challenges and match individuals with appropriate supports.Resource Guidance: Assist consumers in understanding and accessing available services.Team Collaboration: Coordinate efforts with staff and partners to ensure effective care.Work Schedule and BenefitsFull-time employment.Work hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.Paid time off: Vacation, sick time, 4 personal days per year, and 15 paid holidays.Health benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance.Tuition reimbursement: For graduate and undergraduate courses, in person or online.PSLF: Staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Telework: No telework option.QualificationsTwo years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; orA bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in the stated fields and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case‑management position.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.Other RequirementsPA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.Must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal RequirementsMust pass a background investigation.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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.Veterans PreferencePennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. For more information, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Position OverviewAs a County Caseworker 1 with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Unit, you will help individuals and families work toward healthier and more stable lives. This position introduces you to the world of community support while allowing you to develop strong skills in case management. You will work closely with others who share a passion for helping people grow and succeed. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference.ResponsibilitiesCase Management: Provide support to consumers and families within their homes or communities.Service Coordination: Work with consumers and agencies to locate and secure community resources.Needs Assessment: Identify challenges and match individuals with appropriate supports.Resource Guidance: Assist consumers in understanding and accessing available services.Team Collaboration: Coordinate efforts with staff and partners to ensure effective care.Work Schedule and BenefitsFull-time employment.Work hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.Paid time off: Vacation, sick time, 4 personal days per year, and 15 paid holidays.Health benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance.Tuition reimbursement: For graduate and undergraduate courses, in person or online.PSLF: Staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Telework: No telework option.QualificationsTwo years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; orA bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in the stated fields and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case‑management position.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.Other RequirementsPA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.Must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal RequirementsMust pass a background investigation.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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.Veterans PreferencePennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. For more information, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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