County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID

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This opportunity is for a Program Supervisor to manage a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. This is a recovery program for individuals 18 and older who are living with a mental illness. Psych Rehab assists individuals to pursue personally-valued roles in their living, learning, working, or social environments. The program encourages recovery, resiliency, and empowerment so that individuals may function successfully and live as independently as possible.

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This position serves as the Program Supervisor for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. Services are provided to adult consumers in such a manner as to encourage self-reliance and independence. The program provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to qualified individuals in their home, in the community, and in a facility-based program. In this position, you will:

• Provide direct management and oversight of the Psych Rehabilitation program and direct supervision of staff and services. Develop and implement Psychiatric Rehabilitation programming for the participants.
• Attend relevant trainings and works with state personnel to keep updated on best practices in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Provide direction to staff and participants in topics of recovery and rehabilitation. Work with the Co. Casework Manager 2 in the program planning and development for Psych. Rehab.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff to carry out program duties and responsibilities. Responsible for reviewing with each staff person all relevant performance standards in relation to the job tasks. Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance, discipline staff when needed by following Agency processes/policy. Evaluate and complete probationary and annual performance evaluations. Review performance standards and conduct progress reviews for staff. Review staff paperwork including monthly timesheets, expense reports, requests, etc. Complete timesheets, expense reports, work orders, and purchase request orders for Psych Rehab.
• Provide programmatic and case specific direction within the psych rehab principles and practices. Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations and resources.
• Incorporate the Psych Rehab principles in all program practices. Develop and maintain best practices for Psych Rehab record keeping.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures, program planning and service implementation.
• Supervise the provision of case management services provided to participants in the program.
• Monitor records, prepare reports and correspondence. Assure all required documentation and reports are completed.
• Work as a specialist for the Psych Rehab program to provide recovery-oriented services to individuals.
• Assist participants to develop, enhance, and retain skills in the areas of living, learning, working and socialization so that participants can live in an environment of choice and participate in the community.
• Engage participants in the day-to-day operation of the program to promote skill development. Assess and set goals with participants.
• Document positive outcome and submit progress reports as required.
• Serve as direct support for member activities. Provide transportation for members to attend program activities as needed. Help to arrange and coordinate transportation from other sources when available.
• Coordinate with universities and colleges in developing field placement and training programs for social work and psychology students doing placements in the community.
• Attend meetings, staffing, and trainings. Develop rapport and fosters positive working relationships with volunteers, home providers, family members, and other staff. Participate in presentations to community organizations.
• Serve as a member of the Mental Health Management Team. Perform other related duties as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. On occasion, management staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• 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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.

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.

• 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.