County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Blended Case Management - Wayne County MH/ID

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA - Wayne County MH/ID wants you to make a positive difference in your community as a Caseworker 2 (BCM)! We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals to provide case management services to individuals and families. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others. Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides ongoing case management and support to individuals and their families. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Maintain regular contact with consumers and families to assess services and document progress
• Lead Support: Guide professional staff or student interns when assigned
• Advocacy Services: Help consumers access economic, health, physical, or vocational resources
• Direct Contact: Provide frequent outreach and treatment based on individual needs
• Crisis Response: Deliver emergency and on call support on a rotating schedule
• Information Gathering: Collect personal and family details needed to identify concerns and connect consumers with services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  • Irregular hours including evening and weekends, may be required.
  • Works on a rotating basis 24/7 once trained.
  • Occasional overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• The County offers a generous benefit package and time off, employee assistance program services, cell phone discount plans, car rental discounts, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits.
• 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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