State of Pennsylvania
County Caseworker 1 (Supports Coordinator) (Local Government) - Northumberland C
State of Pennsylvania, United, Pennsylvania, us, 15689
Salary:
$35,976.00 Annually
Location :
Northumberland County, PA
Job Type:
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
CS-2024-11152-L0623
Department:
Local Government
Division:
HS Northumberland Co Mh/Id Uni
Opening Date:
10/31/2024
Closing Date:
11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code:
L0623
Position Number:
80003144
Union:
SEIU Local 668
Bureau / Division Code:
88213449
Worksite Address:
217 North Center Street
City:
Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17801
Contact Name:
Julie Shearer
Contact Phone:
570.495.2002
Contact Email:
julie.shearer@norrycopa.net
Bureau / Division:
Northumberland County Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding career in helping children, adults, and families? The Northumberland County Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Services Program is seeking hard working, dedicated people to improve the quality of life for Northumberland County residents by empowering its residents to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence; promoting mutual respect and rapport within the community; protecting and serving Northumberland County's most vulnerable citizens; and advocating the values of family life and the dignity of each family member; while enhancing, developing and effectively managing our resources.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Responsibilities of this position include the following:
Obtain social information for consumers for the development of treatment plans, and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services under the supervision of the Supports Coordinator Supervisor.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, and 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 in making adjustment to community life.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.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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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;
orA 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;
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 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:
PA residency requirement is currently
waived
for this title.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live in Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Columbia, Montour, Snyder, or Union counties may be considered.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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.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.
01
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. You
must
complete the application
and
answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be 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 ourYes
02
Have you completed a bachelor's degree
OR
are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 90 credits
and
are 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 a 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 visit and click on Other Information.
YesNo
03
If you answered "No" to the above question, how many college credits 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If your education was 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 visit and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more90 but less than 120 credits60 but less than 90 credits30 but less than 60 creditsLess than 30 creditsNone
04
If you
have not
completed a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 2, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide the
month
and
year
of your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 2, 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was 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 visit and click on Other Information.
05
Have you completed 12 or more semester hour 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 a 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 visit and click on Other Information.
YesNo
06
Do you possess at least six months of full-time professional social casework experience?
YesNo
07
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.
08
How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing paraprofessional case management functions?
3 or more years2 but less than 3 years1 but less than 2 yearsLess than 1 yearNone
09
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.
10
Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?
YesNo
11
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 internshipThe type of internship and duties performedThe number of hours completed
12
Have you completed the County Caseworker Intern Program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?
YesNo
13
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 internshipThe type of internship and duties performedThe number of hours completed
Required Question
$35,976.00 Annually
Location :
Northumberland County, PA
Job Type:
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
CS-2024-11152-L0623
Department:
Local Government
Division:
HS Northumberland Co Mh/Id Uni
Opening Date:
10/31/2024
Closing Date:
11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code:
L0623
Position Number:
80003144
Union:
SEIU Local 668
Bureau / Division Code:
88213449
Worksite Address:
217 North Center Street
City:
Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17801
Contact Name:
Julie Shearer
Contact Phone:
570.495.2002
Contact Email:
julie.shearer@norrycopa.net
Bureau / Division:
Northumberland County Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding career in helping children, adults, and families? The Northumberland County Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Services Program is seeking hard working, dedicated people to improve the quality of life for Northumberland County residents by empowering its residents to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence; promoting mutual respect and rapport within the community; protecting and serving Northumberland County's most vulnerable citizens; and advocating the values of family life and the dignity of each family member; while enhancing, developing and effectively managing our resources.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Responsibilities of this position include the following:
Obtain social information for consumers for the development of treatment plans, and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services under the supervision of the Supports Coordinator Supervisor.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, and 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 in making adjustment to community life.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.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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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;
orA 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;
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 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:
PA residency requirement is currently
waived
for this title.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live in Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Columbia, Montour, Snyder, or Union counties may be considered.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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.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.
01
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. You
must
complete the application
and
answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be 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 ourYes
02
Have you completed a bachelor's degree
OR
are you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and have completed at least 90 credits
and
are 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 a 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 visit and click on Other Information.
YesNo
03
If you answered "No" to the above question, how many college credits 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If your education was 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 visit and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more90 but less than 120 credits60 but less than 90 credits30 but less than 60 creditsLess than 30 creditsNone
04
If you
have not
completed a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 2, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide the
month
and
year
of your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered "No" to Question 2, 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was 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 visit and click on Other Information.
05
Have you completed 12 or more semester hour 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 a 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 visit and click on Other Information.
YesNo
06
Do you possess at least six months of full-time professional social casework experience?
YesNo
07
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.
08
How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing paraprofessional case management functions?
3 or more years2 but less than 3 years1 but less than 2 yearsLess than 1 yearNone
09
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.
10
Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?
YesNo
11
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 internshipThe type of internship and duties performedThe number of hours completed
12
Have you completed the County Caseworker Intern Program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?
YesNo
13
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 internshipThe type of internship and duties performedThe number of hours completed
Required Question