County Caseworker ; LG - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH

Position Overview

The County Caseworker 2 position with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ you the chance to support individuals and families in meaningful ways. This role allows you to build strong relationships while guiding people through important challenges. You will make a positive difference each day by helping others connect with the services they need. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and steady support for the community.

• Case Management:
  Support consumers and families who have developmental disabilities or serious mental illness by coordinating services and resources
• Resource Coordination:
  Work with consumers and partner agencies to locate community supports and guide access to available services
• Home Visits:
  Meet with individuals and families in homes and community settings to assess needs and provide ongoing support
• Documentation Review:
  Examine information and records to ensure accurate planning and coordination of services
• Communication Support:
  Maintain effective communication with consumers, families, service providers, and other agencies involved in care

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 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.

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1.
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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 this 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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).

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