CASSP Coordinator (County Mental Health Program Specialist 1) (LG) - WashingtonCounty MH / ID

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to utilize your skills to positively influence the lives of the children and adolescents throughout Washington County? If so, consider joining our Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department as a Child and Adolescent Social Service Program (CASSP) Coordinator. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your administrative capabilities by reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, monitoring, and coordinating the CASSP program.

We offer a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits / activities for both employees and their families. Bring your dedication and ambition to our department and make your career aspirations a reality!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a CASSP Coordinator, your primary focus will be on the coordination of care for at-risk youth who are involved in multi-systems by having meetings to develop a multi-system service plan that will meet the individualized needs of the child and family. Work involves following-up with team members to ensure implementation of plans and providing ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the service plan. You will have the opportunity to provide technical assistance to contract and service providers; interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and provide advice regarding overall policies and program objectives. Additional responsibilities include :

• Serving as the initial point of contact for all family-based referrals and reviewing for appropriateness
• Working with county-wide personnel to facilitate joint service planning
• Overseeing the planning and operation of committees and associations
• Acting as the Student Assistance Program Coordinator, providing trainings as needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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

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