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Reference #: 4660709 THE POSITION

This Case Manager position in Juvenile SPORE serves as a forensic caseworker and is responsible for supervision and case management of mentally ill and/or intellectually disabled individuals involved in the juvenile justice system.  Come join our team and help make a difference in the lives of others.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a highly responsible supportive counseling/forensic case management position dealing with mentally ill and/or intellectually disabled juvenile offenders.  The employee will be assigned to the Forensic Unit (S.P.O.R.E.).  The SPORE Caseworker will provide casework and counseling services to aid individuals and families in order to achieve successful completion of community supervision.  This is accomplished through weekly individual conferences, treatment team meetings, and clinical staffing with a licensed psychiatrist and/or psychologist.  The SPORE Caseworker functions in a team with designated juvenile probation officers to determine the least intrusive and least restrictive treatment methods that can be employed in providing the treatment necessary for the person to reduce and eliminate impairing, harmful, and destructive symptoms and behaviors and provide protection for the community.

To accomplish this, the case manager will:

Incorporate the Balanced Approach to Restorative Justice, the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy, as well as Evidence Based Practices into its philosophy and service delivery as found in the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice system. Regularly meet with juvenile clients in school, home and employment settings; interview client, family members, friends, etc.; and review available records of past history, school records, evaluations, diagnostic testing, employment, and similar activities.  Assess each client's needs to determine the type and extent of support needed, provide and/or identify sources of such support, and make appropriate referrals.  Compile data on clients and other associated information for the purpose of reports to supervisors as well as quality assurance.  Communicate with other sources involved with the juvenile such as teachers, police departments, and other agencies. Attend trainings and other informational meetings to maintain a knowledge base of resources, providers of service, and other supportive entities that benefit juveniles and their families.  Successful completing of basic orientation training of Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities and Juvenile Justice systems will be mandatory. Occasionally work non-traditional hours with the designated Juvenile Probation Officer for curfew checks and meetings related to the juvenile's probation conditions, or in the event of mental health crises that require the caseworker's assistance in getting the individual into an appropriate treatment setting. Perform any other duties as assigned by the employee's immediate supervisor, Administrator, Chief of Juvenile Probation and/or their designee.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. On occasion, caseworkers may need to work non-traditional hours for curfew checks, meetings related to the juvenile's probation conditions, or in the event of an emergency. 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:

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 ex erience 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.  If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.

EXAMINATION 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.

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