County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)
About the role
Make a lasting impact as a County Casework Supervisor with Columbia County Children & Youth Services. In this leadership role, you guide caseworkers, support families during challenging situations, and help ensure children receive the services they need. Each day brings opportunities to mentor staff, solve complex problems, and strengthen community partnerships. Join a team that is committed to improving lives and building brighter futures.
The County Casework Supervisor provides leadership, guidance, and direct support for casework services involving children, youth, and families. This role oversees staff activities, assists with difficult cases, and works with community partners to promote effective service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Staff Supervision: Assign casework, review documentation and service plans, and ensure work meets policy requirements and client needs
- Policy Guidance: Explain policies, programs, and procedures to employees, agencies, community leaders, and interested individuals
- Crisis Intervention: Handle difficult cases, conduct investigations, assess risk, make recommendations, and connect clients with needed services
- Service Coordination: Communicate with attorneys, social service professionals, and foster parents to improve service delivery and collaboration
- Community Outreach: Represent the agency, provide education to community organizations and the public, and participate on committees addressing social service issues
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training
- Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences
Other Requirements
- Must meet the PA residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details)
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
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.
Work Schedule
- Full-time employment
- Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
- Telework: Not available for this position
Salary
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email (check spam/junk folders).