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

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 1 role with Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration offers you a chance to uplift people in meaningful ways. You will join a team that works every day to guide individuals toward hope and independence. This position allows you to make a real difference in your community while growing your professional skills. Become part of an agency that is dedicated to helping others lead stronger, healthier lives.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports individuals by coordinating services, promoting independence, and ensuring their needs are understood and met. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Planning: Create individualized service plans that reflect each person's needs and goals
• Resource Coordination: Connect individuals with providers, community supports, and natural supports that fit their needs
• Monitoring Supports: Check that services are delivered properly and match what is outlined in the service plan
• Health And Safety: Promote well-being by addressing safety concerns and supporting healthy choices
• Person Centered Support: Encourage individuality, choice, and control in the lives of the people you assist

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:

• 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 is currently waived for this title.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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 t