Casework Supervisor - CYF - Services to Adolescents Unit

Northampton County•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County Casework Supervisor – Children, Youth & Families – Services to Adolescents Unit position regularly supervises up to five (5) full-time Caseworkers responsible for providing services to adolescents and their families with children reported to be neglected, dependent, or out of parental control. This position reports directly to a Program Director and is responsible for the regular supervision of up to (5) full-time Caseworkers in the Services to Adolescents Unit of the Children, Youth & Families division.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology, Criminal Justice, or other related social sciences; AND At least two (2) years of full-time professional work experience in public or private social work; 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.
Possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
Personal vehicle required for County business; employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Knowledge of the basic principles of supervision.
Knowledge of current case management and social work principles, practices, and methodology.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior and methods used in working effectively with children, youth, families, people who are mentally disabled, people who are physically challenged, and others.
Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of program interpretation and community organization.
Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that relate to the provision of social services.
Knowledge of the regulations governing the provision of foster care, permanency services, concurrent planning, and adoption.
Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and the available resources.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of a professional and non-professional social service staff.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate case records and recommend sound courses of action.
Ability to orient and train subordinates on rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and to provide technical assistance.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with clients, families, agency staff, community service agencies and facilities, and the general public.
Ability to clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, and coordinates the work of Caseworkers via individual case conferences and unit meetings.
Reviews case assignments through direct observation and review of paperwork in order to ensure provision of services are in compliance with state and Federal regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Participates in agency and interagency staffing, administrative, and unit meetings as well as court hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, etc. to ensure service provision.
Assigns cases received from other Children, Youth & Families units.
Reviews and approves the transfer and closing of cases within the unit.
Reviews Family Service Plans, Child Permanency Plans, Court Reports, Case Notes and other written materials for content and accuracy.
Functions as a back-up to Caseworkers and handles cases in their absence.
Assists Caseworkers in the performance of their duties and, in select situations, intervenes with families and the community.
Obtains judicial intervention in emergency protective situations in select situations.
Orients and trains new agency staff and provide ongoing staff training.
Participates in the provision of ongoing staff training and development to expand expertise and factual knowledge.
Serves as agency representative or liaison with community groups and service providers.
Educates the public in regard to agency policies and programs.
Acts as liaison between Administration and Casework staff, effectively communicating with both.
Reviews and approves invoices for purchased services authorized on the clients’ behalf.
Grants vacation, personal, and compensatory leave, while assuring adequate unit coverage.
Completes probationary, annual, and interim performance evaluations for all supervisees in the unit.
Prepares reports and correspondence as needed or requested.
Maintains necessary records as required.
Maintains professional growth and development via trainings, seminars, conferences, and through review of current professional literature.