Dauphin County·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Provide immediate response and counseling to individuals in life crisis situations within a 24-hour emergency program. Coordinate with local service networks and employ casework skills to help consumers utilize available resources.
This is a merit hire position.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.20 per hour.
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Dauphin County Department of Mental Health, Autism, and Developmental Programs is currently accepting applications for the Part-Time Caseworker 2 position.
Work is performed on a part-time basis, with a minimum of five and a maximum of nine, 8-hour shifts during a pay period.
Shifts can include any assigned during a 24-hour period on weekdays and weekends.
Existing Crisis Intervention Program Caseworker employees can apply based on their current status.
The Caseworker 2 provides immediate response to a wide variety of life crisis situations for individuals in Dauphin County within a 24-hour emergency Crisis Intervention program.
The Caseworker 2 employs casework skills to obtain essential information, provides counseling for consumers and members of their families, and helps them to utilize all available resources.
Work also involves the application of problem-solving techniques, providing counseling to maximize service delivery and to achieve service plan goals, monitoring consumer behavior, and interacting with agencies which make up the local service network.
Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures.
The Caseworker 2 exercises initiative and judgement in discharging their duties.
Work is reviewed by a professional social service or administrative supervisor through regularly scheduled individual and group conferences and the review of case records and reports.
The second shift (3 PM-11 PM) offers a potential $.70 shift differential. The third shift (11PM-7AM) offers a potential $.85 shift differential. This amount is subject to change.
In addition to the above stated hourly rate, this position may be subject to a retention bonus following one (1) full year of employment.
Due to departmental needs, staff may be required to work different shifts than their assigned shift, including nights and weekends.
• A bachelor’s degree in a human services major such as sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences, and one year of professional experience in a public or private social services agency.
At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.
Applicants that have been interviewed in the last year, need not apply
Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
