County Caseworker 1 - Wayne County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
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Wayne County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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THE POSITION:


Would you like to make an impact with the homeless or risk-of homelessness population? Would you find gratification in ensuring that people have a home, always? Wayne County is searching for a County Caseworker 1 who will serve as an advocate in this housing crisis.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


In this position you will be responsible to assess the housing crises with consumers and evaluate their housing histories and barriers to basic needs.

This includes housing, employment, transportation, etc., which may be impacting the ability of the consumer to maintain their independence in the community.

This position will provide wide-range information about agency programs, verify eligibility for program services, provide referral services and assist consumers in formulating plans to meet their housing needs.


An important aspect of the work is the ability to manage a caseload, to keep consumer files and records well-organized, understandable, current, and compliant with housing grant requirements.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment.
  • Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday
  • Friday, with a onehour lunch.
  • Occasional overnight and out of county travel.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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;
    or:
  • A 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;
    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 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.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:


  • You must pass a background investigation.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
  • 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:


Veterans:


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:


  • 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.
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.
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