County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID

THE POSITION

Do you want to play a key role in helping individuals and families build a secure path forward? As a County Caseworker 1 with the Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID Unit, this position lets you take an active part in improving housing stability and connecting people with valuable resources. You will join a supportive team that values compassion, teamwork, and real community results. This is a job where your efforts create positive change for others.

Apply today to join our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports individuals and families who are working toward stable housing and stronger daily living. The work brings you into regular contact with community partners to create lasting housing success.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Referral Coordination: Coordinate referrals by gathering information and meeting with the consumer and referral source
• Needs Assessment: Conduct initial assessments to understand individual housing and support needs
• Support Planning: Develop flexible housing plans that address system navigation, emergency housing, rental assistance, and related needs
• Team Collaboration: Participate in case reviews and help resolve issues through a team-based approach
• Housing Support: Provide guidance to case managers and offer ongoing support to consumers transitioning to independent living
• Financial Education: Offer budgeting and financial skills training to consumers receiving services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports at your expense. See hiring agency contact for more information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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