Case Manager

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co

This opportunity is for Case managers to build rapport and a professional relationship with consumers of all ages in services and their families. Serve as an advocate for the consumer, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals to services, develop social supports, and encourage self-determination.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

Apply today to join us in serving the community!

Description of Work:
This professional position is responsible for providing case management to individuals meeting criteria for developmental delays, mental health, and/or with intellectual disabilities. Responsible for monitoring, linking, and evaluating services. Link to other services and make referrals as needed. Provide regular direct individual contact and provide face-to-face case management services. Meet productivity standards as set for the program. Schedule and facilitate meetings to develop an individualized service plan with involvement of the individual and/or family. Enter necessary information and maintain information in computerized database, state computer systems, and in charts in accordance with state, federal and licensing regulations and Agency policy. Obtain and update information within required timeframes. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Work in cooperation with and consult with Agency staff, supervisors, other providers, and community resources as needed. Link individuals to transportation services or transport individuals to appointments as needed. Attend meetings, staffing's, and trainings as needed. At times, may provide coverage in Bedford County. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Training:
Interested individuals should apply on the www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau and search for the County Caseworker job title.

For County Caseworker 1, 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.

For County Caseworker 2, a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major or one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency.

For both County Caseworker 1 and 2, 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.

Location:
Somerset DBHS Office, 245 West Race Street, Somerset, PA 15501
Or
Bedford DBHS Office, 1243 Shed Road, Bedford, PA 15522

Work Schedule:
Typically Monday-Friday, 8: 00 am – 4: 00 pm
On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
Hours may vary to meet the needs of the consumers.

This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.

Salary: $33,515 – $35,981.

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