County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-49614-L0624. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 13, 2026, TO MAY 26, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

THE POSITION

This opportunity is for County Caseworkers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination. Full‑time positions include excellent benefits: healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on‑site work schedules for some positions. Bedford‑Somerset DBHS is a family‑friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Provide case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and/or intellectual disabilities. Monitor, link, and evaluate services; make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and face‑to‑face case management services. Meet productivity standards set for the program. Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan involving the individual and/or family. Enter and maintain necessary information in a computerized database, state computer systems, and charts in accordance with state, federal, and licensing regulations and agency policy. Obtain and update information within required timeframes. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Work in cooperation with and consult with agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed. Attend meetings, staffings, and trainings as needed; may provide coverage in Somerset County. Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers. This position reports to the DBHS Office in Bedford for work. May provide coverage in Somerset County. Telework: After a 6‑month probationary training period, new staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on‑site and remote work after 3 months of employment. Staff will receive further communication regarding the position via email; check email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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 other 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 other related social sciences. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

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 “payton state police, child abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.” This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adults Protective Services Act. Under the act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to PA state police and FBI clearance.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS)

711 for 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania