County Caseworker ; Local Government - Bedford County MH

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.

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS--L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 7, 2025, TO JULY 20, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at .

This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

Apply today to join us in serving the community!

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS--L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 7, 2025, TO JULY 20, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at .

This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

Apply today to join us in serving the community!

This professional position is responsible for providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and/or with intellectual disabilities.

Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services. Meet productivity standards as set for the program. Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family. Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy.

Obtain and update information within required time frames. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Work in cooperation with and consult with Agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed.

Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed. At times, may provide coverage in Somerset County. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
  • H ours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers.
• At times, may provide coverage in Somerset County.
• Telework:
  This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3 months of employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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,…