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

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

Salary

$26,038.00 - $50,731.00 Annually

Location

Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-11979-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Schuylkill Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

11/12/2024

Closing Date

11/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80012800

Union

SEIU

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213454

Bureau / Division

HS Schuylkill Co Mh/Id Unit

Worksite Address

410 N. Centre St. Suite 2

City

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17901

Contact Name

Christine Fulton

Contact Phone

570.621.2890

Contact Email

cfulton@schuylkillcountypa.gov

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THE POSITION

Schuylkill County MH/ID has a position for a caring and responsible person committed to providing families and individuals with the highest quality of behavioral health care services. This position requires a person with patience, good judgment, organizational skills and the ability to communicate with all ages.

Schuylkill County MH/ID offers a supportive team atmosphere. If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join us in serving the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Caseworker you will be responsible for performing the following duties:

Participate in formal and informal training programs which provide the latest developments in the field of mental health, including new treatment modalities, interventions, resources and applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules and regulations governing the operation of the agency.

Learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing resource files, site visits, and working with and observing higher level caseworker staff. Receives instruction regarding the reason for and proper completion of applicable forms and paperwork. Completes and updates case notes regularly.

Perform a variety of entry level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth and families, people who are mentally disabled and others, including monitoring the health and safety of those supported. Assist clients and their families in developing and using their own potential for more adequately resolving their social, health, emotional and economic problems. Promote individuality, choice and control in their lives.

Guide clients in home and budget management, housing, childcare and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements. Schedule and conduct interviews and follow-up visits to provide service and counseling. Make referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet client needs; assists clients and their families in connecting to community resources.

Attend and participate in case reviews and supervisory conferences and is exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including forms and on-the-job training programs, designed to develop professional and technical skills. Document activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, including social service summaries, correspondence, and reports.

Build relationships, advocate and collaborate with individuals, families, and providers to assess needs, treatment planning and provide support and quality information through monitoring of people receiving support and services. Develop, complete and update Individualized Service Plans and ensures services are received as outlined in the ISP.

Provide crisis intervention, facilitate meetings and discussions, and perform related work as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.

• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 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.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

  Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor 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 medical examination and drug screening.

• 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.

• 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.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• 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.

  Veterans:

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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 for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  02

  Have you completed a bachelor's degree OR are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 90 credits and are within two months of graduation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you answered "No" to the above question, how many college credits have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• 120 credits or more

• 90 but less than 120

• 60 but less than 90

• 30 but less than 60

• Less than 30 credits

• None

  04

  If youhave notcompleted a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 2, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide themonthandyearof your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 2, type N/A in the text box below.

  05

  Have you completed 12 or more semester hour credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you possess at least six months of full-time professional social casework experience?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  08

  How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing paraprofessional case management functions?

• 3 or more years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  09

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  10

  Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

• The name of the employer where you completed your internship

• The type of internship and duties performed

• The number of hours completed

  12

  Have you completed the County Caseworker Intern Program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?

• Yes

• No

  13

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

• The name of the employer where you completed your internship

• The type of internship and duties performed

• The number of hours completed

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov