County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Supports Coordinator - Wayne CountyMH / ID

THE POSITION

Wayne County MH / ID has a Supports Coordinator position available for a caring and responsible person committed to providing families and individuals the highest quality of behavioral health care services. If you are a patient person with good judgment, have good organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with all ages, this would be a great position for you!

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The County Caseworker 1 (Supports Coordinator) will develop plans for consumers with Intellectual Disabilities following the intake process. This includes treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health / Intellectual Disabilities / Early Intervention / Autism programs as appropriate. Develops Individual Support Plans (ISP) with detailed goals, maintains files, records, and other documentation for the continuity of care in a timely and organized manner. Develops life management plans and acts as an advocate for the consumer to ensure appropriate treatment as approved. Documents contacts with consumer, family, and service providers.

Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps and walking distances. Able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. The Supports Coordinator may work more than eight hours per day. Frequent driving both in and out of county, as well as some overnight travel. Manages multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment including completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments.

Wayne County offers an excellent benefit package, has a great supportive team atmosphere and provides various trainings as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment; 37.5 hours / week.
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• ID Supports Coordinators are not on call. In an emergency may be called out.
• May have occasional overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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, 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.