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

About the role

Join a compassionate, supportive team helping individuals and families access essential services. Paid training and excellent benefits included.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized plans that outline supports and services
• Connect individuals and families with appropriate providers
• Maintain organized files, documentation, and timely records
• Assist individuals in obtaining approved services and resources
• Travel and complete in-person visits in a variety of community settings
• Stand, walk distances, and climb stairs in buildings where no elevators are present

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• 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
• Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends
• Supports Coordinators are not on call, but may be called out in an emergency
• You will not have the option to telework in this position

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirements

• 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

How to Apply

• 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
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date
• Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position