Job Description

Reference #: 5254521

Salary

$40,950.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-44189-L0624

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Fayette Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

03/30/2026

Closing Date

4/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0624

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213426

Bureau / Division

Fayette County MH/ID Unit

Worksite Address

215 Jacob Murphy Lane

City

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15401

Contact Name

Nicole Fijalkovic

Contact Phone

724.430.1431

Contact Email

NicoleFijalkovic@fcbha.org

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-44189-L0624 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 5, 2026 TO MARCH 18, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration has an immediate need for County Caseworker 2 positions. Our mission is to enrich lives by providing choice and access to resources that encourage hope, independence, and recovery.

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Fayette County!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fayette County Caseworker 2 you will have the following responsibilities:

• Identifying an individual's support needs and preferences through development of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Locating options for services that meet the needs of individuals including, but not limited to, traditional providers, community and natural supports
• Facilitating person-centered planning process
• Ensuring services are received as outlined in the ISP
• Ensuring the health and safety of those supported
• Promoting individuality, choice and control in customer's lives
• Providing quality supports and quality information through monitoring of the health and safety of people receiving supports and services
• Linking customers to services, resources, and benefits

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. This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. Legal Requirements: 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 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.

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.

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.

Job Tags

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

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