County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Housing

THE POSITION

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Join us in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. As an advocate, you will play a vital role in helping people secure and maintain stable housing-because everyone deserves a place to call home.

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position you will be responsible to assess the housing crisis with consumers, evaluate their housing histories and identify barriers to basic needs (housing, employment, transportation, etc.). These are things which may be impacting the ability of the consumer to maintain their independence in the community, provide wide-range information about agency programs, verify eligibility for program services, provide referral services and assist consumers in formulating plans to meet their housing needs. An important aspect of the work is the ability to manage a caseload, to keep consumer files and records well-organized, understandable, current, and compliant with housing grant requirements.

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.
  
• 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:

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

• 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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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