County Caseworker ; Local Government – Fayette County MH

THE POSITION

Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration has an immediate need to fill a County Caseworker 1 position. Our mission is to enrich lives by providing choice and access to resources that encourage hope, independence, and recovery. Come join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Fayette County!

• Identify an individual’s support needs and preferences through development of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Locate options for services that meet the needs of individuals including, but not limited to, traditional providers, community and natural supports
• Facilitate a person-centered planning process
• Ensure services are received as outlined in the ISP
• Ensure the health and safety of those supported
• Promote individuality, choice and control in customer’s lives
• Provide quality supports and information through monitoring of the health and safety of people receiving supports and services
• Link customers to services, resources, and benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  This position does not allow telework.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Minimum of two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences; OR
• A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 12 college credits in the same subject areas; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in the same subject areas and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case‑management role.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license that is not suspended.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including state police clearance, child abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

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.