Co-Responder County Caseworker 3 (LG) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Co MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? We are looking for a motivated and dependable person to provide Mental Health Co-Responder services while embedded in a local police department. If you like the idea of helping the community and providing social service response to individuals in need, then CMSU needs you to help us help others. Take charge of your future and apply today!

We offer a generous benefit package beginning on day one of employment to include vacation and sick time, paid holidays, personal days, and health, dental and vision insurance. Tuition reimbursement is available in addition to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL).

This position will serve as a County Case Worker III providing Mental Health Co-Responder services while embedded with a local police department. The Co-Responder will receive direct supervision from the County Base Service Unit (BSU) Director and report to both the BSU Director and the chief of the local police department or their designee. A Co-Responder in this crucial role will have the ability to function independently and decisively and will be able to maintain confidentiality in high pressure situations. This position responds with police officers where a social services response is more appropriate than a law enforcement response.

This position requires knowledge of both normal and abnormal human behavior and development and diagnostic and assessment skills. Key to this position is the ability to effectively interact with individuals receiving or in need of services, their families and other professionals in the community as well as knowledge of the criminal justice system. Additionally, both oral and written communication skills including clinical terminology is essential. The Co-Responder is expected to exercise good judgment in the performance of all duties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 experience as a County Caseworker 2; or
• A bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and three years 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 is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.