County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Supports Coordinator - Wayne County MH​/ID

The County Caseworker 1, Supports Coordinator position with Wayne County MH/ you the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. This role allows you to support individuals and families as they navigate essential services. You will join a team that values compassion, communication, and teamwork. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys helping people achieve stability and progress.

This position focuses on guiding individuals through planning, coordination, and access to vital Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities services. The role blends documentation, advocacy, and field work in a fast-moving environment. As a Supports Coordinator you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Development:
  Create treatment plans, life management plans, and Individual Support Plans based on consumer needs
• Service Coordination:
  Locate appropriate providers and support enrollment into service programs
• Record Maintenance:
  Maintain organized files, records, and documentation for continuity of care
• Consumer Advocacy:
  Act as a voice for the consumer to ensure approved and appropriate treatment
• Field Responsibilities:
  Travel to homes, agencies, and service sites, including driving both in and out of the county
• Deadline Management:
  Complete daily paperwork accurately while meeting strict and frequently changing deadlines

• Full-time employment; 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
• Coordinators are not on call. In an emergency may be called out.
• 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.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.

• 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).

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 additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid…