County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) (Part-Time) - Wayne County MH/ID

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-78383-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 5, 2024, TO MARCH 18, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a professional career with a strong focus on serving the community while still maintaining the balance of home, work, and life as a parent? This position does just that. You will work within the schools as a professional mental health liaison and will have the summers off as this 10-month position follows the school year calendar.

Our vision for this position is to provide a network for the students we serve within the school districts so that we can connect them with the necessary resources and tools needed to thrive within their education and homes. In this role, you will serve as an advocate for school-age children, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals with services that will enhance their education, develop social supports, encourage self-determination and build a rapport with the students, staff, service providers, and families. Join an agency where you can make a difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This part-time, 10-month position is responsible for performing Student Assistance Program (SAP) duties by planning and implementing prevention and intervention programs for schools and the community as well as consulting and educating school personnel, students, and parents. As an SAP liaison, you are an integral part of our team as you help identify students who are at risk, evaluate their needs, and eliminate the barriers that hinder their learning progress.

In addition, this person will be responsible for facilitating and initiating behavioral health case management services for children and adolescents and their families by planning, developing, and participating in programs, and attending SAP meetings in accordance with the needs identified through program requests, the general public, other services providers, representatives of special interest groups, and law enforcement and court-related personnel. You will be responsible to evaluate incoming materials prior to presentation and prepare the distribution of evaluation surveys.

As a caseworker, you will co-facilitate SAP group meetings within the schools and complete SAP pre-assessments as necessary. You will coordinate with BHIDEI intake, CASSP, and Blended Case management, and participate in team meetings as needed. You will serve and participate in agency/county initiatives such as suicide prevention and cross-system education.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This is a 10-month part time position that follows the school calendar. 15 - 20 hours/week.
• 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties will be considered.
• 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 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/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.