Caseworker 37.5 FT

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Starting Compensation: $44,967.00/Annually

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Job Description

Job Summary

• Perform initial intake, screening, and problem identification of inquiries from those seeking information/assistance or assessments and referrals for home and community-based services.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to and consults daily with Information and referral (I&R) Supervisor who monitors work via observation of interactions, reviewing of referrals, and thoroughness of case documentation/data entry.
• Attendance at I&R and Care Management unit meetings also occurs wherein worker receives regular updates on program policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive inquiries (in person, phone, or email) from older adults, families, potential referral sources and public at large.
• Conduct problem identification by screening and thoroughly exploring inquires to determine most appropriate response to the need(s) presented.
• Provide information/assistance about agency and community resources or programs requested and conduct eligibility determinations accordingly.
• Take/make referrals for appropriate programs and services such as level of care assessments and screening for Protective Service Reports of Need, demonstrating ability to receive/process such abuse reports in a timely, knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Follow-up as needed ensuring that all required documentation/data entry is thoroughly and clearly completed. 50%
• Assist with completing applications for Lottery-funded and other special programs such as Property Tax/Rent Rebate, PACE, LIHEAP, Healthy Horizons, etc. 25%
• Maintain updated community resource information for access by and distribution to agency units and general public.
• Participate in various public education opportunities, expos and community speaking engagements by representing the agency and providing information on available programs/services. 25% (Actual percent of time spent on these essential duties may vary with the needs of the agency.)

Other Specific Tasks or Duties

• Maintain records of contacts with consumers as needed.
• Attend relevant and/or required trainings as specified.
• Serve as advocate for older consumers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of six (6) months of experience with the County as a Caseworker Trainee; or
• One (1) year of experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Give/receive information and feedback in order to provide a more complete result.
• Demonstrate respect for and awareness of others, good judgment in responding to conflict, and flexibility to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Contribute one's very best to the County with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence.
• Understand and anticipate customer needs.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Clearances

• Acceptable Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check
• Acceptable Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Acceptable Driver History in accordance with County Policy

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature; however, some occasional travel may be required to conduct community speaking engagements. This may also involve transporting boxes of various types of literature and setting up table displays.
• Repetitive motion of data entry onto office desktop computer.
• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here. Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.