County Social Worker 1 (Local Government) (Part-time) - Somerset County MH/ID

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County Social Worker 1 (Local Government) (Part-time) - Somerset County MH/ID

Salary

$21.37 Hourly

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-83865-L0630

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U

Opening Date

05/09/2024

Closing Date

5/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0630

Position Number

80011147

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213456

Bureau / Division

HS Bedford-Somerset Co Mh/Id U

Worksite Address

245 West Race Street

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

Jen Georg

Contact Phone

814.443.4891

Contact Email

Jennifer.Georg@dbhs.co

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THE POSITION

Thank you for checking out our position! Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) has been serving the Bedford and Somerset communities for 55 years! Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will 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 a part-time Social Worker to provide services in an Outpatient Program and an Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) to individuals of all ages. Obtain client information, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan, provide clinical treatment and counseling services, and serve as a resource. Collaborate on mental health cases and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies on cases to assist in providing the highest quality of services. May also provide services in the School Consultation Program which includes working on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, provide clinical treatment and counseling, provide crisis intervention, and make referrals as needed.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement. Plus a NEW Student Loan Reimbursement Incentive program! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a professional social work position in the Somerset Clinical Services Unit (CSU) which includes the EOP and School Consultation Program.

Obtain information from the consumer, members of their families, and others as applicable including demographics, history, and family functioning. Responsible for establishing a written goal-specific treatment plan with the consumer within the first two appointments and update the treatment plan for consistency with state regulations. Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide counseling to people of all ages utilizing diversified professional techniques. Provide individual, group, marital, family, and play therapy according to training. Provide professional mental health consultation to other program areas and community individuals or agencies on assigned cases. This position participates in treatment team meetings and documents services provided with written reports and up-to-date clinical notes towards accomplishing social service goals in the chart. Provides clinical treatment and therapy based on diagnoses and various psychological tests and assessments deemed necessary through counseling. Under the guidance of the supervisor, serve as a therapist for the EOP.

Assist the Administrative Case Managers and Blended Case Management (BCM) staff in assuring the highest quality of services to all consumers. Assist the crisis staff in providing crisis intervention and arranging voluntary hospitalizations, when necessary, for assigned cases to aid in making as smooth a transition as possible from community to inpatient treatment. Attend monthly supervisory meetings and participate in staff development and in-service trainings as related to this position, whenever the schedule permits. Assist in presentations and trainings to other agencies, community organizations, or other interested parties regarding DBHS services.

May provide services in the School Consultation Program which includes providing consultation and education to school personnel, other program areas, community individuals, and agencies relating to mental health issues, specialized psychological techniques, and available resources to children and families. Complete on-site school mental health assessments for students identified by the Student Assistance Program as having emotional difficulties. Assess student needs and complete appropriate referrals. Provide clinical treatment and counseling based on diagnoses and various psychological tests and assessments deemed necessary through counseling. Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 24 hours/week, Monday - Friday.

• Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer needs or requests for evening appointments.

• 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.

• 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.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved graduate school with a master's degree in social work.

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

  Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• 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 Older Adult Protective Services Act.

• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• 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 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).

• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.

• 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.

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.

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Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read the questions carefully and select the appropriate answer choice.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the supplemental 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#q3)

• Yes

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  Do you possess a conferred master's degree in Social Work, or are you within three months of possessing a conferred master's degree in Social Work from an approved graduate school?

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 a 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

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  if you do not have a conferred master's degree, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov