Overview
County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) – Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID Jobs in Lycoming County, PA at Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Government
This is entry level professional social service position is assigned to the Adult Targeted Case Management (TCM) Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program and will follow the Community Based Model.  Employees in this classification participate in formal and informal agency training programs which provide knowledge of the methods, procedures, rules, and regulations necessary to perform social service and Case management services.  Case management services will be available to the consumer 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through an on-call rotation during the evening and weekend hours.  This Case Manager’s work is performed under close supervision, but as knowledge and skills are acquired, more latitude in judgment and decision making is permitted.  This position will be supervised by the Adult Case Management Supervisor.
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.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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:
is currently waived for this title.
Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, and Union counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
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 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 c…
Title: County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) – Lycoming-Clinton County MH/ID
Company: Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Government
Location: Lycoming County, PA
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