County Caseworker 1 (local Government) (part Time/on Call) Somerset County Mh/id

Somerset, PA, United States

Job Description


THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-66120-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 10, 2023 TO OCTOBER 23, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Thank you for visiting our posting! We are Bedford-Somerset DBHS and we\'ve been serving our community for 55 years. Our vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at .

If you\'re looking to earn extra money outside the normal workday or over a weekend, this opportunity is for you! This part-time County Caseworker position works in our Crisis Intervention Program to provide on-call emergency services to adults or children and their families. Crisis Workers provide rapid responses by phone or in person to resolve precipitating stress. Provide intervention, assessment, counseling, screening, and disposition.

Apply today to join our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Services are provided to adults or children and their families who exhibit an acute problem of disturbed thoughts, behavior, mood or social relationships. Provides rapid responses, by phone or face-to-face contacts, to crisis situations that threaten the well-being of the individual or others, to include but not limited to: intervention, assessment, counseling, screening, and disposition. Collaborates with other DBHS departments; attends and reports at staff meetings within the DBHS Agency or any external community-based agencies and organizations. Develops working relationships with community psychiatric units by implementation of 201 and 302 procedures. Responsible for completion of timesheets, expense reports, and documentation. Participates in completion of notes and other necessary service documentation for each consumer served. Assures records are maintained. Attends staffings, meetings, and trainings as needed. At times, may provide coverage in Bedford County. Performs other related duties as required. 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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Part-time employment.
  • Work hours could include 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM - 8:00 AM on weekdays, and/or 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM on weekends.
  • Work is on a part-time, as needed, on-call basis, 0-24 hours/week.
  • A different on-call availability/wait hourly rate applies when no active response is occurring during a shift.
  • 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.
  • At times, may provide coverage in Bedford County.
  • 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:

is currently waived for this title. * You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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. \xc2\xa77103) 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
and click the Veterans\' Preference tab or contact us at . 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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4361277
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $16.85 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Somerset, PA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned