20-155 Caseworker 1

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Become a leader…Become an innovator…Make a difference in your community and join the premier nonprofit human services company in the region.  Come join our team and build a career with SPHS!

POSITION: Caseworker 1 (Full-Time)

Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Site Based) Butler, PA

PAY GRADE:12

WAGE:   $32,273 (plus an excellent benefits package!)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements and monitors client service plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.
• Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of clients to develop and update individualized Service Plans.
• Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.
• Serves as advocate to identify and assess entitlement resources and available social and vocational services.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate communication with internal and external programs and community resources.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprints Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations
• Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles, as well as transport oneself and consumers, when necessary, in an insured personal vehicle.
• Ability to inspect and recognize violations pertaining to program regulations.
• Ability to work independently following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.
• Ability to lift and carry consumer’s personal effects weighing up to 160 pounds.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.   POSTING#20-155.

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