Compensation Range:

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At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• This is entry level professional social service work in our County Behavioral Health/Developmental Services Agency.

• Employees who successfully complete a six-month probation in this classification are promoted to the Caseworker classification.

• The caseworker trainee position is assigned to a Support Coordination Unit and the employee is commonly referred to as a support coordinator. 

• Employees in this position participate in formal and informal BHDS agency training programs which provide knowledge of the methods, procedures, rules and regulations necessary to perform social service and case management supportive services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families to assist them in attaining a more inclusive social, economic, emotional, and physical life while maintaining health and safety.

• The work assigned is limited in scope and difficulty, and is performed under close supervision, but as knowledge and skills are acquired, more latitude in judgment and decision making is permitted. 

• Work also involves the training and application of problem solving techniques. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and

procedures, but employees are expected to exercise initiative and judgment in discharging their duties.  

Please click here to learn more about the Mental Health Program at BHDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 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.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen test.

• Must have acceptable background check that includes:

        FBI Clearances

         PA State Police Criminal History

         Childline Clearances

• All clearances are required prior to the start of employment and may not be more than one year old at the time of employment.

• A Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving history in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to routinely provide own transportation to and from consumer's homes, meetings, outreach visits and other job-related appointments in a timely manner and be able to access those locations with reasonable  accommodations.

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.