County Caseworker 3 - Student Assistance Programs/AE Coordinator (Local Govt.) Wayne County MH/ID

Are you looking for a professional career with a strong focus on serving the community while still maintaining the balance of home, work and life as a parent? This position does just that. You will work within the schools as a professional mental health liaison and will have the summers off as this ten-month position follows the school year calendar.

Our vision for this position is to provide a network for the students we serve within the school districts so that we can connect them with the necessary resources and tools needed to thrive within their education and homes. In this role, you will serve as an advocate for school age children, monitor the delivery of services, link individuals with services that will enhance their education, develop social supports, encourage self-determination and build a rapport with the students, staff, service providers and families. Join an agency where you can make a difference.

The Student Assistance Programs (SAP) and Community Liaison plays a critical role in coordinating mental health and developmental support services across multiple school districts and community partners. This position is responsible for planning and implementing SAP, serving as a mental health liaison, supporting families in accessing services, leading suicide prevention efforts, and representing BHDPEI in public outreach and educational initiatives. The role also includes responsibilities under the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/A) and their families throughout the eligibility and service planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and adapts SAP programs across four school districts in compliance with state guidelines
• Serves as liaison between schools, families, mental health providers, and community resources
• Conducts SAP pre-assessments and supports service coordination
• Leads school-based prevention programs and participates in multi-agency initiatives
• Coordinates educational events and evaluates training effectiveness
• Facilitates monthly meetings and events for suicide prevention initiatives (NSPI)
• Represents BHDPEI at community events and collaborates with local agencies
• Acts as point person for the ODP Regional Collaborative on Supporting Families
• Guides families through ODP eligibility determination and service enrollment
• Interprets regulations, creates local procedures, and supports community understanding of the ODP system
• Maintains documentation for quality management and reporting

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Start time and hours depend on school schedule.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training. May have irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.
• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.