Reference #: 4340730THE POSITION

　　This Bilingual case manager position in Adult Mental Health serves as the primary case manager for individuals who have a mental illness or intellectual disability and who are involved in the adult criminal justice system. Come join our team and help those in need.

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe case manager is responsible to advocate and assist consumers in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services.  The outcome of these services will focus on integration in the community, vocational/educational participation, and adequate social supports to successfully complete the conditions of their probation. The case manager functions in a team modality to determine the least intrusive and least restrictive method that can be employed in providing the treatment necessary to manage symptoms of mental illness and behavior that result in recovery and wellness and provide protection for the individual served, their family, and the community.

　　The Bilingual case manager performs miscellaneous duties as required by program design, SPORE Supervisor, Director of Forensic Services and their superiors.

　　This is a highly responsible supportive counseling/case management position dealing with mentally ill/intellectually disabled persons in the Lehigh County Criminal Justice System.  The employee will be assigned to the Forensic Unit (S.P.O.R.E.).  The work involves the ability to relate to individuals and families with special needs.  The case manager will provide casework and counseling services to aid individuals and families in order to achieve successful completion of community supervision (probation/parole).  The work is performed with considerable independence, thought, and judgement while under the direction of a clinical supervisor.  This is accomplished through weekly individual conferences, treatment team meetings, and clinical staffing with a licensed psychiatrist and/or psychologist.

　　This position will require the case manager to be Bi-lingual with the Spanish language.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; orSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; orA bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; orA 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; orAny 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/credits.Other Requirements:is currently waived for this title.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Carbon, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill and Lehigh counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading a d writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.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. Veterans:

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) 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.

　　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.

　　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.