Location
Bethlehem, PA | United States
Job description
Application Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.
BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU
Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.
Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.
Qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, an Education and Experience Review, in which points will be assigned to each applicant’s education and relevant work experience provided on their application.
We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience. Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact County of Northampton Human Resources at
[email protected] or 610-829-6366.
Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Caseworker 2 - Early Intervention Service Coordinator position is a full-time professional casework position responsible for the provision of early intervention services to children from birth to three (3) years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of developmental delays.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Early Intervention County Casework Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not exercise supervision over other functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Provides specialized case management to children, ages 0-3, receiving Early Intervention services (or being tracked) and to their families.
Requires frequent home visits as well as visits to provider agencies/individuals.
Participates as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to determine initial and ongoing eligibility.
Assists in and coordinates the development of Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Schedules and leads IFSP meetings and reviews IFSP with input and assistance of the family and providers.
Provides screening and tracking for those children determined eligible for that component of the programs.
Participates in transition planning.
Ensures compliance with all timelines specified by the regulations, which include evaluations, IFSP development, service delivery, progress monitoring, and transition.
Participates in case conferences, supervisory meetings, etc. as required.
Participates in training as required and meets the 24-hour annual requirement.
Maintains case records, authorizes services, and prepares reports in PELICAN in a timely fashion.
Monitors service delivery
Maintains timely and complete service coordination notes in PELICAN for record maintenance and billing.
Ensures timely entry of ER, IFSP and updates in the PELICAN system.
Reviews all ITF paperwork for completeness.
Tracks annual recertification and discharge information.
- An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – 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 services 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
Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of current case management principles, techniques and methods.
Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of program interpretation and community organization.
Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and their impact on the growth and development of infants and toddlers.
Knowledge of individual and group development and behavior and ways of working effectively with adults and children who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems.
Knowledge of social welfare policy and law as they relate to agency function and purpose and societal structures.
Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive use of their potential in adjusting to their specific problems.
Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with adults and children who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled, and economically disadvantaged.
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing agency services.
Ability to learn how to conduct individual and family interviews and to use them to identify individual and family problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, other staff, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public.
Ability to plan and organize work, prepare adequate records and reports, set priorities, and learn to maintain a caseload in an effective and timely manner.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
Ability to clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Employee may also work in other environments such as schools, private homes, etc. These work environments may range from quiet to loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS : FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME) DESIGNATION : CAREER SERVICE PAY GRADE : PS-35 UNION STATUS : PSSU Updated January 2024
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