County Caseworker 2 (LG) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies) - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

County Caseworker 2 (LG) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)Print ( Caseworker 2 (LG) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)Salary$40,960.00 AnnuallyLocationMontour County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-14574-L0624DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Colmba-Mntour-Snydr-Un Co MOpening Date12/16/2024Closing Date12/29/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0624Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88213447Bureau / DivisionColumbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County MH/ID UnitWorksite Address5 Terrace LaneCityDanville, PennsylvaniaZip Code17821Contact NameJoshua WueschinskiContact Phone570.###.####Contact [email protected]+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsTHE POSITIONWe are searching for a motivated and dependable person to perform crisis intervention services according to CMSU policy and procedures in a walk-in, mobile/phone capacity, office, community or prison setting. If you like the idea of helping families work through potential problems and maximize their potential for independence, then CMSU needs you to help us help others.If this sounds rewarding to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!DESCRIPTION OF WORKProvides case management services to consumers and their families in their home or community who have developmental disabilities or who experience severe and persistent mental illness. Collaborates with consumers and other involved agencies to locate and access all community resources and supportive services.On day one of employment, CMSU's employees begin earning paid vacation and sick time. In addition to vacation and sick time, CMSU provides four (4) personal days per year and 15 paid holidays. CMSU also provides health, dental and vision insurance to its staff. Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses both in-person or on-line is also available. CMSU staff also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Work Schedule and Additional Information:+ Full-time employment.+ Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:+ Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1;or+ Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program;or+ A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major;or+ A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service 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.+ 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 ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] 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.01You 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). 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 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 ourFAQ page ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .+ Yes02Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Caseworker 1 for at least six months full-time?+ Yes+ No03If 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.04Have you successfully completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) internship?+ Yes+ No05If 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 internship+ The type of internship and duties performed+ The number of hours completed06Have you successfully completed the County Social Casework Intern program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania local government agency?+ Yes+ No07If 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 internship+ The type of internship and duties performed+ The number of hours completed08Have you completed a bachelor's degree with a major in social work or social welfareORare you currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in social work or social welfare and have completed at least 90 creditsandare 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 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.+ Yes+ No09If youhave notcompleted a bachelor's degree as indicated in Question 8, but you are within two months of graduation, please provide themonthandyearof your anticipated graduation date. If you have already graduated, or you answered No to Question 8, 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you are claiming credits/degree 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.10Have you completed 12 or more semester 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 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.+ Yes+ No11How much full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency do you possess?+ 1 year or more+ Less than 1 year+ None12If 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.13How much graduate coursework in the behavioral sciences 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 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.+ 30 credits or more+ Less than 30 credits+ NoneRequired QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website