County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH / ID (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co.

This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination.

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 to join us in serving the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This professional position is responsible for providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and / or with intellectual disabilities.

Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services. Meet productivity standards as set for the program. Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and / or family. Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain and update information within required timeframes. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Work in cooperation with and consult with Agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed.

Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed. At times, may provide coverage in Somerset County. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

On occasion, 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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.

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.

How to Apply :

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, 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.

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