County Caseworker 2

County Caseworker 2 Sunbury, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22457923 Summary Sunbury, PA $40014.00 per Year 1 Years Experience Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree, Bachelor's degree No Commission 37.50 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time Description Are you interested in a rewarding career in helping children, adults and families? The Northumberland County Intellectual/Developmental Services Program is seeking hard working, dedicated people to improve the quality of life for Northumberland County residents by empowering its residents to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence; promoting mutual respect and rapport within the community, protecting and serving Northumberland County's most vulnerable citizens; and advocating the values of family life and the dignity of each family member; while enhancing, developing and effectively managing our resources. Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Caseworker 2 in this position will be responsible to obtain social information for the intellectually and developmentally delayed for the development of treatment plans, and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services under the supervision of the Supports Coordinator Supervisor. Assist consumers in filing applications for SSI, DPW and VA benefits and participates in the development of Individual Service Plans detailing goals in the areas of: Residential Day Programming, socialization, medical, fiscal and adaptive behavior for each consumer. Responsible to maintain files, records and other documentation necessary for the continuity of consumer care and development of life management plans, and act as an advocate for the consumer to ensure the most appropriate treatment is approved.

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.

Telework:

 You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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:

Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; 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 and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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. 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 is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Additional Details

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