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

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a rewarding career in helping children, adults and families? The Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual / Developmental Services Program is seeking hard working, dedicated people to improve the quality of life for Northumberland County residents. This is achieved by empowering its residents to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence; promoting mutual respect and rapport within the community, protecting and serving Northumberland County's most vulnerable citizens; and advocating the values of family life and the dignity of each family member; while enhancing, developing and effectively managing our resources.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Behavioral Health Blended Case Manager (County Caseworker 1) is entry level social service work in the BH / IDS Agency and is highly supervised. Responsibilities of the County Caseworker 1 are as follows :

• Participates in formal and informal training programs in order to provide optimum services to clients.
• Performs a variety of entry level social services and case management duties in order to provide supportive services to children, youth and families, individuals who are mentally disabled, individuals who are physically challenged, and others.
• Assists individuals and their families in developing and using their own potential for more adequately resolving their social, health, emotional and economic problems by identifying appropriate community resources, referring and linking them to those resources and advocate on behalf of them for resource service delivery.
• Guides clients and their families in home and budget management, housing, child care and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements.
• Case management services including close contact with individuals and service providers in order to evaluate and document treatment being provided and progress in meeting identified goals of treatment.
• Provide protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community.
• Attends / participates in case reviews and supervisory conferences and is exposed to a variety of learning experiences.
• Service documentation, as per agency policy; documenting activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, including social service summaries, correspondence, reports and daily contacts with individuals to be submitted for billing for reimbursement through Medicaid / Managed Care.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

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.

How to Apply :

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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.

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.