County Caseworker ; Local Government - Fayette County MH

The County Caseworker 1 role with Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration offers you a chance to uplift people in meaningful ways. You will join a team that works every day to guide individuals toward hope and independence. This position allows you to make a real difference in your community while growing your professional skills. Become part of an agency that is dedicated to helping others lead stronger, healthier lives.

• Service Planning: Create individualized service plans that reflect each person's needs and goals
• Resource Coordination: Connect individuals with providers, community supports, and natural supports that fit their needs
• Monitoring Supports: Check that services are delivered properly and match what is outlined in the service plan
• Health And Safety: Promote well-being by addressing safety concerns and supporting healthy choices
• Person Centered Support: Encourage individuality, choice, and control in the lives of the people you assist

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email; check spam/junk folders for notices.

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor’s degree supplemented by 12 credits in the social sciences mentioned above; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in the social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case management position.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Valid driver’s license, not suspended.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided on the application questions.
• If claiming education in your answers, attach college transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications and 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. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only; use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is prohibited. Review Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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• 711 for 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.