Caseworker I - Chambersburg, United States - Franklin County

Franklin County
Franklin County
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Chambersburg, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Organization:


  • Franklin County Children and Youth Services
    Job Code/Title:
  • County Caseworker I
    Type Position:
  • Fill Time
    Salary Range:
- $22.51
Pay Grade:


  • 16
    Posting Length:
  • Standing Posting
    Posting Dates:
  • Until Further Notice
    Contact Name/Number
  • Charles Martin III/ See Below
    ELIGIBILITY
  • ALL CANDIDATE(S):
  • Must meet the minimum experience and training (METs) required for the job.

The METs for this position are:


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 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 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.


  • County of

Franklin Approved Additional Special Requirements:
None


HOW TO APPLY - ALL CANDIDATES
The following materials must be received by the Franklin County Human Resources.


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.


Franklin County IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

CASEWORKER
I (CHILDREN & YOUTH)
Position Description Non-Exempt


OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB


To provide support to children and/or youth and adolescents experiencing difficulties; and provide an effort to facilitate growth, behavioral and emotional improvements to those individuals and their families.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

  • Conducts intake or preliminary interviews to determine needs of clients/families.
  • Provides support to assigned group of individuals.
  • Conducts counseling sessions as needed.
  • Investigates allegations, provides advocacy and assesses degree of risk to client.
  • Develops and implements case plans for client based on needs.
  • Provides for necessary arrangements according to clients and needs; makes referrals/contacts to other community services/agencies as necessary.
  • Makes appointments for clients, arranges transportation for clients' appointments and provides transportation if needed.
  • Testifies in court if necessary regarding clients' needs; prepares summaries for court as requested.
  • Maintains accurate documentation and records on clients and their progress.
  • Maintains regular contacts with client, families and /or guardians through home and office or school visits.
  • Prepares required reports as mandated by federal, state or county policies and procedures.
  • Travels frequently and makes home visits to clients as necessary.
  • Performs emergency on call duty as needed.
  • Completes necessary filing and maintenance of records.
  • Utilizes computer and other office equipment as needed.
  • Maintains statistics on client base and completes required paperwork/reports.

OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB

  • Attends staffings, training and other meetings as required.
  • Assists in developing orientation and training for new caseworkers.
  • Presents public speaking engagements upon request.
  • Performs other job related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives occasional instruction and limited supervision from Supervisor regarding daily work duties. Supervision received is dependent upon experience.


SUPERVISION GIVEN
None


**I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION OF CASEWORKER I AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.
- ________________ __________

(Signature of Employee) (Date)
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(Signature of Supervisor) (Date)


In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

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