County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID

THE POSITION

Wayne County MH/ID is seeking qualified applicants for Caseworker 2 (Blended Case Management) to provide case management services to individuals and families. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others.

We offer excellent benefits. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A County Caseworker 2 is responsible for case management services, including maintaining close contact with consumer families and service providers in order to evaluate and document treatment being provided and progress in meeting identified goals of treatment. May serve as a lead worker for professional staff and student interns and is an advocacy for referral for collateral/supportive services in order to meet clients' needs in areas other than behavioral health, including but not limited to economic, health, physical or vocational needs. A County Caseworker 2 provides frequent direct contact and treatment at least biweekly, but as needed by the consumer. and will povide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed to the Blended consumers. Obtains information from consumers, members of their families and others necessary for the identification of social, economic, emotional, health or physical problems and for assisting consumers in obtaining a wide variety of services on the basis of establishing policy, regulations and statutes.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• May have overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
• May work irregular hours often, evening and weekends may be required.
• Provides 24 hour/days per week on-call coverage on a rotating basis once trained.
• 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:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must 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, 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 wil