County Caseworker 3 (Local Government) - Armstrong-Indiana County MH/ID

Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services dedicated to improving the lives of others? The Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program is on the lookout for a motivated and compassionate County Caseworker 3. This position allows you to collaborate with mental health providers, law enforcement, and the judicial system to provide training and support for individuals under involuntary commitment. Join us in developing a person-centered, community oriented behavioral and developmental system that supports recovery and resiliency through hope, experience, advocacy, and education while ensuring dignity and respect to individuals!

As a County Caseworker 3, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the mental health commitment process, including scheduling hearings, ensuring compliance with policies, and handling required documentation. Work involves securing copies of commitment forms from hospitals and courts as well as assessing involuntary commitment calls for approval or denial of a 302 warrant. You will have the opportunity to serve as a liaison between the department and outside providers to ensure commitment processes are in compliance with established policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintaining on-call schedule
• Providing training to the community and providers and educating them regarding available services
• Developing strategies to support individual recovery
• Assisting with disaster preparedness, special interventions, and stress debriefing
• Coordinating with the Sherriff Department for transports

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. On call delegate shifts as needed.
• Telework: After completion of the probationary period, you may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Kittanning.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Caseworker 2; or
• A bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and three years of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services 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.

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, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

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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.

• 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.