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NEOGOV · 9 hours ago

County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Bedford County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$34K/yr - $34K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking County Caseworkers for Bedford-Somerset DBHS to advocate for consumers of all ages and monitor the delivery of services. The role involves building professional relationships, linking individuals to services, and providing case management for those with developmental delays and mental health challenges.

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Responsibilities

Providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and/or with intellectual disabilities

Monitoring, linking, and evaluating services

Linking to other services and making referrals as needed

Providing regular direct individual contact and providing face-to-face case management services

Meeting productivity standards as set for the program

Scheduling and facilitating meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family

Entering necessary information and maintaining information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy

Obtaining and updating information within required timeframes

Providing crisis intervention services as needed

Working in cooperation with and consulting with Agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed

Linking individuals to transportation services or transporting individuals to appointments as needed

Attending meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed

Providing coverage in Somerset County when required

Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Case managementSocial sciences knowledgeCrisis interventionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance