County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) MH/ID - Northampton County (Multiple Vacancies)
Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) MH/ID - Northampton
County (Multiple Vacancies)
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County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) MH/ID - Northampton County
(Multiple Vacancies)
Salary
$41,060.00 Annually
Location
Northampton County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department
Local Government
Job Number
CS-2022-25541-L0624
Closing
6/21/2022 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0624
Position Number
80003058, 80003062
Bureau/Division Code
88213448
Bureau/Division
Northampton County MH/ID
Worksite Address
2801 Emrick Boulevard
City
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18020
Contact Name
Carmen Huertas
Contact Phone
610.829.4816
Contact Email
chuertas@northamptoncounty.org
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Early Intervention serves children birth to 3 years old who require
specialized services for a developmental delay or a diagnosis. The
service coordinator assists families with individualized services,
and provides supports and connections to the community. If you want
to experience the reward of helping your fellow Pennsylvanians,
this is the job for you! Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The qualified candidate will be responsible for providing case
management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental
delays, mental health, and/or with intellectual disabilities. You
will Identify an individual's support needs and preferences through
development of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), and lo cate
options for services that meet the needs of individuals including,
but not limited to, traditional providers, community and natural
supports.
You will provide quality supports and quality information through
monitoring of the health and safety of people receiving supports
and services. Confidentiality is to be maintained at all times in
accordance with current regulations and policies concerning use of
client records.
Performs other related duties as required.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment.
+ Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch
+ Salary: Salary is non-negotiable for caseworkers.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and present
valid proof of vaccinated status, in order to be eligible for hire
with the County of Northampton. According to the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated two
(2) weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series (such as
Pfizer or Moderna vaccines), or two (2) weeks after a single-dose
vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine). The County
of Northampton will follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
guidelines with regard to booster(s) and when individuals are
considered fully vaccinated.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 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 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.
+ Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates
who live within Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe or Northampton
counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties
apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties
may be considered.
+ 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.
+ 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.aspxand 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).
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
You 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
(https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx)
.
+ Yes
02
Have 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
+ No
03
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.
04
Have you completed the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates
(CWEB) internship?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If 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 completed
06
Have you successfully completed the County Social Casework Intern
program in a civil service covered position with a Pennsylvania
local government agency?
+ Yes
+ No
07
If 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 completed
08
Have 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 three 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
visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and
click on Other Information.
+ Yes
+ No
09
If youhave notcompleted a bachelor's degree as indicated in
Question 8, but you are within three 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
visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and
click on Other Information.
10
Have 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
visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and
click on Other Information.
+ Yes
+ No
11
How 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
+ None
12
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.
13
How 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
visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and
click on Other Information.
+ 30 credits or more
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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