Job Description

Salary

$40,014.00 Annually

Location

Northumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45856-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Northumberland Co Mh/Id Uni

Opening Date

03/23/2026

Closing Date

4/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

80003127

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213449

Bureau / Division

Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services

Worksite Address

217 N Center St

City

Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17801

Contact Name

Julie Shearer

Contact Phone

570.495.2002

Contact Email

julie.shearer@northumberlandcountypa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a rewarding career in helping children, adults and families? The Northumberland County Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services Program. is seeking hard working, dedicated people to improve the quality of life for Northumberland County residents by empowering its residents to achieve their highest level of functioning and independence; promoting mutual respect and rapport within the community, protecting and serving Northumberland County's most vulnerable citizens; and advocating the values of family life and the dignity of each family member; while enhancing, developing and effectively managing our resources.

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Caseworker 2 in this position will be responsible to obtain social information for the intellectually and developmentally delayed for the development of treatment plans, and enrollment into Behavioral Health & Intellectual/Developmental Services under the supervision of the Supports Coordinator Supervisor. Assist consumers in filing applications for SSI, DPW and VA benefits and participates in the development of Individual Service Plans detailing goals in the areas of: Residential Day Programming, socialization, medical, fiscal and adaptive behavior for each consumer. Responsible to maintain files, records and other documentation necessary for the continuity of consumer care and development of life management plans, and act as an advocate for the consumer to ensure the most appropriate treatment is approved.


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.
• 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.

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 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.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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