Mental Health CASSP Caseworker I

JOB SUMMARY:

The Liaison Worker collaborates with those agencies and facilities that are involved either in overseeing or providing specialized services to the population of children and adolescents and their families to ensure the provision of the services in a timely manner. Such agencies and facilities may include juvenile court officials, county probation, mental health clinic, social service agencies, residential treatment facilities, residential diagnostic programs, psychiatric inpatient providers, schools, community residential rehabilitation facilities, group homes, specialized foster care programs, drug and alcohol abuse services providers, and the like. The liaison worker follows all recipients of mental health treatment intensive services throughout the course of such treatment to ensure it is provided pursuant to governing statutes, regulations, and best practice standards. The Liaison worker will ensure that provided mental health treatment services are in accordance with the principles of the Children and Adolescent Service System Program and delivered in a culturally competent manner.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a professional social services work in the Bradford County Human Service Agency. The focus of the position is to ensure continuity of care for all children and youth who require mental health treatment intensive services and/or placement in specialized placements.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Obtains information from varied sources (e.g., clients, members of their families, social service agencies, et alia) necessary for the identification of social economic, emotional, health, or physical problems and for assisting clients in obtaining a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy, regulations, and statutes.

· Provides casework and counseling services to children and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to their specific problems or situations.

· Ensures that the required planning and service documentation to enable clients to receive treatment intensive services is completed in a timely manner. Participates in team meetings for the purpose of ensuring the development of appropriate service plans to address the needs of clients and their families.

· Daily work on computers to prepare social studies and case histories, write letters, make reports, and keep records.

· Participating in staff training and development sessions and in-service training.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to record, convey, and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions;

Must be able to sit for long periods of time with frequent periods of standing, walking, and occasional twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing required for obtaining files, doing inspections or other job duties;

Dexterity requirements range from simple to complex movements of fingers/hands, legs/feet, or torso to carry out job duties;

Sedentary work with occasional lifting, 15-20 pounds;

Must demonstrate emotional stability;

Ability to cope with physical and mental stress of the position;

Must be able to pay close attention to detail and concentrate on work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of modern social services practices, casework philosophy and investigations, ability to deal with children and adults, Good communication and interviewing skills.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:

Must possess a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences;

or

Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences;

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 one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE and TRAINING

Must possess current Child Line, FBI Criminal History and Pennsylvania State Criminal History Clearances. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to work flexible hours.

Pay: $20.57 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Towanda, PA 18848 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21