County Caseworker 3 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4829705) Apply  County Caseworker 3 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID Salary $38,646.00 Annually Location Bedford County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-18819-L0625 Department Local Government Division HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U Opening Date 02/13/2025 Closing Date 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0625 Position Number 80003440 Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213456 Bureau / Division Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services Worksite Address 1243 Shed Road City Bedford, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15522 Contact Name Jen Georg Contact Phone 814.443.4891 Contact Email Jennifer.Georg@dbhs.co + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset Development & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) , our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co This opportunity is for an advanced County Caseworker 3 to assist children, adolescents, and families with multi-system needs to gain access to services. These services are planned collaboratively with child and adolescent, their family, the child serving systems, and other agencies. This person works within a complex system and must understand how the children’s behavioral health system works in the county and can serve as a resource to family members, providers, and others who need assistance with services. Full-time positions include excellent benefits including healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays! We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote and on-site work schedules for some positions. We are a family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave. Apply today to join us in serving the community! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This advanced professional position serves as a subject matter lead worker responsible for assisting children, adolescents, and families with multi-system needs to gain access to needed services by developing and coordinating a plan of care for children and adolescents with emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues. Work involves overseeing and monitoring children’s mental health residential placements as well as serving as the Student Assistance Program (SAP) liaison. This individual will have the professional responsibility for providing school-based mental health services to assigned school districts in the Bedford County school system. As the SAP Liaison, this individual will be a representative for the Bedford-Somerset DBHS program and will act as a professional member of the core team made up of the superintendent of each school district as well as guidance counselors, nurses, and teachers. This position also functions as the expert for the oversight of the Child & Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP.) Additional responsibilities include: + Coordinating an array of services for children and families by scheduling and facilitating Interagency Service Planning Team Meetings (CASSP meetings) involving individuals from a multitude of child-serving systems as well as family members + Providing technical assistance, consultation, and education to all child-serving systems and providers regarding children and family issues, resources, conflict resolution policies, procedures, and regulations + Serving as a mediator and consultant between providers, agencies, and schools + Providing case management and counseling families on services + Interpreting program policies and procedures to children and adolescents, family agency personnel, and treatment facility personnel + Participating in program staff meetings, inter-agency and intra-agency meetings, conferences, and staff development training + Overseeing residential placements for children and adolescents being placed in mental health facilities + Making referrals to mental health residential placements + Assisting with completion of placement paperwork and ensuring completeness of required information + Participating in Student Assistance Program (SAP) Core Team Meetings at least every other week in assigned Bedford County schools + Providing and coordinating emergency services to schools experiencing a mental health crisis and involving the Bedford emergency crisis team when needed + Making appropriate mental health referrals to meet the needs of students + Providing back-up coverage to the ACM Department + Providing back-up Crisis intervention Services to individuals during daytime office hours Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers. + On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency. + Telework: This position reports to the DBHS office. You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after 3 months of employment. 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 Bedford. + 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor 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 Older Adult Protective Services Act. + Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. + 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 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 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/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 Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Caseworker 2 for two or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 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. 03 How many years of full-time professional social casework experience do you possess in a public or private social services agency? + 3 years or more + 2 years to less than 3 years + 1 year to less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 04 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. 05 Have you completed 12 or more college credits in the 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + Yes + No 06 How much graduate coursework have you completed in social work or the behavioral 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 your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + A conferred Master's Degree or higher + 60 credits or more + 30 but less than 60 credits + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 07 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. 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 questions. 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. 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 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEW, ANALYZE, AND SUMMARIZE CASE RECORDSReviews and analyzes case records, documents, and other information to summarize the findings into case summary reports that place an emphasis on the background of the patient as well as the background of the record.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing case records, documents, and information related to behavioral health or developmental programs/services (i.e., mental health, developmental disabilities, early intervention). + B. I have experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing case records, documents, and information in program areas OTHER THAN behavioral health or developmental programs/services. + C. I have experience reviewing case records and documents for completeness which were related to behavioral health or developmental programs/services or other programs/services. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience with reviewing, analyzing, and/or summarizing case records, documents, etc. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONPrepares narrative and statistical reports, letters, and other documents.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing narrative or statistical reports, letters, and other documents. I was responsible for the final documents. + B. I have experience preparing portions of narrative or statistical reports; however, I was not responsible for the final version of the report. I have experience preparing letters and other documents and I was responsible for the final version of these documents. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing, technical writing, business writing, or English composition. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience writing narrative and/or statistical reports, or other written documents. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COORDINATION OF SERVICES/CONSULTATIONWorks in close cooperation and coordination with staff in other social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, and other service providers for the purpose of the development of a team plan that will benefit the consumer (i.e., housing, medical benefits, transportation, vocational rehabilitation, employment, and/or socialization); provides service coordination and follow-up through the task list developed.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience independently contacting and collaborating with staff at social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, or other service providers to obtain information about services offered, new resources that may be available, or services needed by consumers AND I provided follow-up such as contacting the consumer or providers to monitor the progress of the developed plan. + B. I have experience contacting staff at social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, or other service providers to obtain information about services offered, new resources that may be available, or services needed by consumers AND I provided this information to someone else. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to care coordination and transition management or social work with communities/organizations. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type(s) of services (housing, medical benefits, transportation, vocational rehabilitation, employment, socialization, etc.) for which you obtained/provided information. + Your experience with coordination of services and/or consultation. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – FACILITATE MEETINGS TO DEVELOP SERVICE PLANSFacilitates, presents, and conducts Community Support Team meetings for the purpose of developing service plans for consumers which detail and prioritize specific actions to achieve goals within reasonable timeframes.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience facilitating meetings for the purpose of developing service plans related to behavioral health. My duties consisted of completing all pre-meeting activities, ensuring the agenda was followed during the meeting, and keeping participants focused on the outcome of developing a service plan for the consumer. + B. I have experience facilitating meetings. My duties consisted of preparing the agenda, leading the meeting by guiding the discussion, ensuring the agenda was followed during the meeting, and keeping participants focused on the intended outcome of the meeting. + C. I have experience participating in meetings for the purpose of developing service plans for consumers. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or oral communications. + E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience with facilitating, presenting, and/or conducting meetings and the purpose for the meetings. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 19 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATIONEnters information into an electronic tracking system/database and maintains accurate and detailed records to account for placements, admissions, discharges, and statistics.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience entering information into a computer and maintaining tracking systems/databases to account for placements, admissions, discharges, and statistics. + B. I have experience entering information into a computer and maintaining a tracking system/database to account for areas/information OTHER THAN placements, admissions, discharges, and statistics (i.e., activity logs, caseload, applications, contract compliance review dates, or status of action plans, etc.). + C. I have sucessfully completed college-level coursework related to data input, records retention, or data management. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 20 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience with maintaining records/documents. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 21 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov