County Caseworker 2 (Bilingual) (Local Government) - Lehigh County MH/ID

Full Job Description

Do you have a passion for working with children? Lehigh County Early Intervention is a mandated program governed by the State of Pennsylvania to assist parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities from birth to age 3. Lehigh County Early Intervention is searching for a Bilingual Caseworker 2 to fill this important position.

Join our dedicated team and help make a difference in the lives of our children.

Requirements

The Bilingual Early Intervention Service Coordinator (case manager) is responsible for service coordination and delivery of appropriate early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers (birth to three).

Service coordination is an active, ongoing process that involves: assisting parents of eligible children in gaining access to early intervention services and other services identified in the individualized family service plan; coordinating the provision of early intervention services and other services (such as medical services) that the child needs or is being provided; facilitating the timely delivery of available services; and continuously seeking the appropriate services and resources necessary to benefit the development of each child being served for the duration of the child’s eligibility. Transportation of child and family member to appointments as necessary.

Specific service coordination activities include; completing developmental screenings on children; coordinating and participating in evaluations and assessments; facilitating and participating in the development, review and evaluation of individualized family service plans; assisting families in identifying available service providers; coordinating and monitoring the delivery of available services; coordinating with medical and health providers; and, facilitating the developing of a transition plan to preschool services, if appropriate.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full time employment, 8:30 am thru 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• 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 service 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish.

You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration.

If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position.

Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.

• 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 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.

Additional 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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.