Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Administration of Human Resource Programs
About the position
The County Caseworker 1 (Supports Coordinator) position at Northumberland County MH/ID is focused on improving the quality of life for residents by empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental services. The role involves advocating for clients, developing treatment plans, and coordinating services to ensure the highest level of functioning and independence for consumers. This position is essential in protecting and serving the county's vulnerable citizens while promoting family values and dignity.
Responsibilities
- Obtain social information for consumers for the development of treatment plans and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services.
- Assist consumers in filing applications for benefits.
- Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans for each consumer.
- Monitor Residential and Day Program providers to assure implementation of stated Individual Program Plan services.
- Maintain files, records, and other documentation necessary for the continuity of consumer care and development of life management plans.
- Act as an advocate for the consumer to ensure the most appropriate treatment is approved.
- Coordinate and direct meetings to assess the consumers' progress in charted areas.
- Access supportive services for the IDS clients residing in the community, including budgeting, shopping, leisure time activities, social skills, personal hygiene, and individual counseling.
- Attend resident reviews at State Centers, Residential Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities, and other service providers to ensure adequate levels of service and implementation of programs designed for each client.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as coordinated by the supervisor of said services.
- Provide technical assistance to service providers in maintaining compliance with 2176 Community Waiver Regulations and Person Family Direct Supports Waiver.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in crisis intervention and emergency services.
- Knowledge of 2176 Community Waiver Regulations and Person Family Direct Supports Waiver.
Benefits
- Full-time employment with a salary of $35,976 a year.
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Potential for employment preference for qualified veterans.
