County Casework Manager 1 - Ongoing (Local Government)

About the role

Do you want to be part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you consider yourself patient, organized, dependable, and able to communicate effectively with individuals of all ages? If so, Wayne County located in Honesdale, PA Human Services, Children & Youth Services Agency, may have the opportunity for you. This rewarding position offers meaningful public service work along with an excellent benefits package and a Sign on Bonus! Bring your leadership skills to a role that helps improve outcomes throughout the county.

Responsibilities

This position provides supervision and administrative support for casework teams and assists in maintaining effective and compliant service delivery. As a County Casework Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Provide guidance, conduct formal reviews, and oversee decisions made by assigned supervisors
• Record Review: Examine case records to ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards
• Policy Support: Assist in developing and updating agency policies, procedures, and annual planning documents
• Administrative Duties: Prepare documents, attend meetings, and manage correspondence as required
• Confidentiality Oversight: Maintain strict adherence to all confidentiality rules inside and outside the office
• On-Call Coverage: Perform assigned administrative on-call responsibilities

Schedule

Full-time employment, working hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Employee may have occasional overnight travel out of County for meetings or training. Occasionally, irregular hours, including evening and weekends may be required. Telework is not an option for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience in public or private social work which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and 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; 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.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. You must be able to perform essential job functions. You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

Skills

Leadership skills, ability to communicate effectively with individuals of all ages, patience, organization, and dependability.

Benefits

An excellent benefits package and a Sign on Bonus.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.