County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming Clinton MH/ID Program

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　　County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lycoming Clinton MH/ID Program

　　Salary

　　$47,548.80 Annually

　　Location

　　Clinton County, PA

　　Job Type

　　Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　CS-2024-74064-L0624

　　Department

　　Local Government

　　Division

　　HS Lycoming-Clinton Co Mh/Id U

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Job Code

　　L0624

　　Position Number

　　80002797

　　Union

　　Non-Union

　　Bargaining Unit

　　LG

　　Pay Group

　　LG

　　Bureau / Division Code

　　88213441

　　Bureau / Division

　　Lycoming and Clinton Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

　　Worksite Address

　　8 North Grove Road

　　City

　　Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

　　Zip Code

　　17745

　　Contact Name

　　Victoria Longo

　　Contact Phone

　　570.326.7895

　　Contact Email

　　[email protected]

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　THE POSITION

　　Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Then the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program is interested in talking to you!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　This professional social service position is assigned to the Forensic Mental Health Services Unit and a sub-unit of the Community Support Integration Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program.

　　This position is responsible for providing leadership for the provision of comprehensive case management services to individuals who have mental illness and who are or may become involved in the county criminal justice system. This position works in partnership with the individual, the jail, Courts, District Justices, the District Attorney, the Public Defender and a wide range of professionals and community-based service providers in an effort to minimize the client’s involvement with the criminal justice system.

　　As a result, Forensic Case Managers shall be held to a higher level of accountability in both their professional and personal lives to maintain the integrity of the Lycoming/Clinton County Court system. Each Forensic Case Manager will support up to twenty-two (22) consumers on his/her caseload. Supervision of this position is shared by the Adult Mental Health Program Specialist and the Adult Case Management Supervisor.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment.

　　Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

　　This position will work out of our Lock Haven Office.

　　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:

　　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/credits.

　　Other Requirements:

　　PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

　　Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lycoming, Clinton, Northumberland, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Union, or Centre Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Lycoming, Clinton, Northumberland, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Union, or Centre Counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　Legal Requirements:

　　A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

　　A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

　　How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

　　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/testoncefor 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.

　　01

　　Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.

　　03

　　You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

　　If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

　　If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

　　Yes

　　04

　　Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Caseworker 1 for at least six months full-time?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

　　06

　　Have you successfully completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

　　The name of the employer where you completed your internship

　　The type of internship and duties performed

　　The number of hours completed

　　08

　　Have you successfully completed the County Social Casework Intern program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please answer the questions below regarding this internship. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

　　The name of the employer where you completed your internship

　　The type of internship and duties performed

　　The number of hours completed

　　10

　　Have you completed a bachelor's degree with a major in social work or social welfareORare you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in social work or social welfare and have completed at least 90 creditsandare within two months of graduation?

　　If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

　　If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

　　If youhave notcompleted a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 10, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide themonthandyearof your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 10, type N/A in the text box below.

　　If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

　　If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　12

　　Have you completed 12 or more semester credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences?

　　If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

　　If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　Yes

　　No

　　13

　　How much full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency do you possess?

　　1 year or more

　　Less than 1 year

　　None

　　14

　　If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

　　15

　　How much graduate coursework in the behavioral sciences have you completed?

　　If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

　　If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　30 credits or more

　　Less than 30 credits

　　None

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

　　Address

　　613 North Street

　　Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

　　Website

　　http://www.employment.pa.gov