County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)
Responsibilities
- Case Supervision: Oversee each caseworker’s placement reviews, guidance, and ongoing service planning.
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure all case documents, plans, and assessments meet State, Federal, and agency requirements.
- Court Preparation: Review and schedule petitions, forms, and casework meetings with legal representatives.
- Family Support: Coordinate case management and counseling services for children, youth, and families facing crises or major life changes.
- Investigation Monitoring: Supervise the review of suspected child abuse or neglect cases.
- Program Coordination: Meet with community partners to align services with the needs of children and youth.
Work Schedule
Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework is not available for this position.
Pay
In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable. Further salary details will be communicated via email.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or any equivalent combination of experience and education that includes at least 12 college credits in those fields.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license (not suspended), compliance with Pennsylvania residency requirements, and ability to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
This position is governed by the Child Protective Services Law. A conditional offer of employment requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.