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

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 www.dbhs.co.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Service Monitoring: Monitor, link, and evaluate services; make referrals as needed.
• Direct Contact: Provide regular direct individual contact and face-to-face case management services while meeting productivity standards.
• Plan Development: Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family.
• Information Management: Enter and maintain information in computerized databases, state computer systems, and charts in accordance with state, federal, and licensing regulations. Obtain and update information within required time frames.
• Crisis Support: Offer crisis intervention services and coordinate assistance as needed.
• Collaboration: Work with Agency staff, providers, and community resources to support individuals.
• Transportation Support: Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed.
• Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as required.
• Provide coverage in Somerset County as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework 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 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 the above fields 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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance (required under the Child Protective Services Law and Older Adult Protective Services Act).

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Pension plan
• Student loan reimbursement program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Family medical leave
• Hybrid remote and on-site work schedules for some positions

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM – 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. Hours may vary to meet the needs of consumers.

This position reports to the DBHS Office in Bedford. At times, may provide coverage in Somerset County.

New staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. After 3 months of employment, new staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work.