County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Lebanon County C&Y

About the role

This position performs professional social service work of a supervisory nature. It supports caseworkers, foster parents, investigations, compliance, quality, and planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Caseworkers: Meet with caseworkers to review active placement cases and provide guidance, direction, and advice with case planning and need for ongoing services
• Train Foster Parents: Oversee the training and approval of new foster parents, foster home evaluations and re-evaluations, and ensure foster families meet all State/Federal requirements and regulations
• Oversee Cases and Investigations: Provide case management and counseling services to children, youth, and family members; oversee and monitor investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain direct knowledge of laws and regulations which govern child welfare services and ensure compliance with all State/Federal regulations and Agency policies/procedures
• Assure Quality: Ensure that all required documents are completed timely and that all services are being provided to clients; review and schedule all petitions for Court Reviews, have all required forms completed accurately and timely
• Support Effective Planning: Maintain reports, statistics, data, and summaries to assist with budget preparation; occasionally meet with community representatives and agencies to ensure coordinated services meet community needs

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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: This particular position also requires a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.