County Caseworker ; Local Government; Fayette County MH

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 1 position with Fayette County MH/s a chance to make a positive difference each day. This role allows you to support people as they work toward safer and more independent lives. You will help guide individuals to meaningful resources and brighter futures. Join an agency that values community and personal growth.

The County Caseworker 1 position with Fayette County MH/s a chance to make a positive difference each day. This role allows you to support people as they work toward safer and more independent lives. You will help guide individuals to meaningful resources and brighter futures. Join an agency that values community and personal growth.

This role focuses on understanding each person’s needs and linking them to the supports that fit best. You will help people stay safe, informed, and connected as they work toward their goals.

• Plan Development:
  Create individualized service plans that reflect a person’s needs and preferences
• Service Coordination:
  Identify and connect individuals to providers, community supports, and natural resources
• Person-Centered Support:
  Guide planning discussions that highlight personal choice and control
• Service Monitoring:
  Confirm that services match what is written in the individualized service plan
• Health and Safety Oversight:
  Observe and review the well-being of individuals receiving supports
• Resource Linking:
  Direct individuals to benefits, services, and helpful information

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

• 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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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