County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) Lebanon County MH/ID

Lebanon County MH/ID/EI is actively seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is interested in making a positive impact throughout the community. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to assist individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or developmental delays work toward their goals and to live a more healthy and satisfying life. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position and enjoy interacting with others, this could be the job for you!

A County Casework Supervisor, is a professional supervisory position within the Early Intervention Unit of The Lebanon County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention (MH/ID/EI) Program. You will be directly responsible for the work of caseworkers and for the quality of services provided. Work includes ensuring the provision of Early Intervention services are provided to children from birth to three (3) years of age and their families in accordance with the individualized Family Service Plan. This position is responsible for reviewing caseloads, interviewing candidates for positions, as well as participating in meetings on a weekly basis. You will have the opportunity to provide supportive counseling or other appropriate case management services to a caseload of individuals with developmental delays. Additional responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Developing and implementing in-service training activities
• Preparing unit status reports
• Interpreting the case management program to the community

Every individual served by the Lebanon County MH/ID/EI programs will be given the opportunity to select culturally competent services that support their growth, wellness, and inclusion in their community, with benefits of a natural support system. Apply today to become an essential part of our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

• 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.