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

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.

This position provides case management services to consumers and their families in home and community settings. The work focuses on helping individuals access needed resources and maintain stability. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• 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.
• On day one of employment, CMSU’s employees begin earning paid vacation and sick time. In addition to vacation and sick time, CMSU provides four (4) personal days per year and 15 paid holidays. CMSU also provides health, dental and vision insurance to its staff.
• Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses both in-person or on-line is also available. CMSU staff also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• 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;
  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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No…