What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Lehigh County MH/ID - OVRENIGHT position at COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA?
Job Description
Job Description
THE POSITION
The Office of Crisis Intervention provides vital support to all residents of Lehigh County who are experiencing a mental health emergency, with the purpose of accessing treatment, recovery, and ultimately an improved quality of life.
Come join our team and help make a difference in the lives of others!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a highly responsible position in the combined Information & Referral and Crisis Intervention Unit. The Crisis Intervention Unit is licensed for telephone, walk-in, and mobile services through OMHSAS. Regulations for licensing of these services require a crisis worker to qualify as a mental health professional. Crisis workers who are not mental health professionals must be directly supervised by a mental health professional. Information & Referral duties include processing referrals to all DHS offices and providing information about DHS services and community resources.
In this position you will obtain information from clients, members of their families, and others 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 policies, regulations, and statutes.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment
- Works hours are 12 : 00 am to 8 : 00 am, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- This is an overnight shift.
- 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 :
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirements :
o 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 :
Veterans :
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :
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
o your score may be lower than deserved.
o you may be disqualified.
