County Caseworker - Supports Coordinator - MH

Supports Coordinator

Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County wants you to make a difference every day! We are seeking a compassionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Supports Coordinator.

In this rewarding role, you'll help individuals access services, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities while working closely with families and support teams. We offer an excellent benefits package.

This role supports individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and Autism by linking them to helpful services and natural supports.

As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Development:
  Create and update Individual Support Plans that reflect each person's needs
• Service Coordination:
  Connect individuals and families with supports and resources within their communities
• Community Engagement:
  Encourage individuals to participate in work and daily activities when appropriate
• Training Participation:
  Complete initial and ongoing training through supervision and peer shadowing
• Field Outreach:
  Travel to meet individuals and teams to review needs and progress

The Departments under the Wayne County Human Services Department of Wayne County Government are Civil Service covered positions through the Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission. Please note these are County positions and carry county salaries and benefits package.

The County of Wayne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Visit Pennsylvania Bureau of Talent Acquisitions to apply.

Or for more information call Michelle Valinski at .

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, 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. Other Requirements:

-PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

-You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

-A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

-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.

How to Apply:

-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 the 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…