County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union MH/ID (Multiple Positions)

Overview The County Caseworker 2 position with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID offers opportunities to support individuals and families, build strong relationships, and guide people through important challenges. You will help connect clients with needed services and contribute to a team that values compassion, teamwork, and steady community support. Responsibilities Case Management: Support consumers and families who have developmental disabilities or serious mental illness by coordinating services and resources Resource Coordination: Work with consumers and partner agencies to locate community supports and guide access to available services Home Visits: Meet with individuals and families in homes and community settings to assess needs and provide ongoing support Documentation Review: Examine information and records to ensure accurate planning and coordination of services Communication Support: Maintain effective communication with consumers, families, service providers, and other agencies involved in care Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch Non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends when necessary On-call rotation for crisis intervention/support services with participating families On day one of employment, CMSU employees begin earning paid vacation and sick time. In addition to vacation and sick time, CMSU provides four personal days per year and 15 paid holidays CMSU provides health, dental, and vision insurance to staff Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses (in-person or online) is available. CMSU staff may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Telework: This position does not offer telework Further communication regarding this position will be sent by email; check your email, including spam/junk folders 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 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 related social sciences Applicants will be considered to have met 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 How to Apply Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided on the application (detailed experience/education) If claiming education in supplemental questions, attach college transcripts (unofficial transcripts 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 application requirements may eliminate you from consideration All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only; using AI to misrepresent information or during interviews is not permitted Veterans and Disability Accommodations Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. Visit pa.gov for more information Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 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 values a diverse workforce. 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 law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Examination Information Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position Your score is based on the information you provide on your application Your score is valid for this posting only You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified You may apply/test only once for this posting Your results will be provided via email #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania