Casework Supervisor (CYF) - Services to Adolescents Unit

Northampton County•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County Casework Supervisor – 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.

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.
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 and 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, and interprets these to all agency staff.
Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and 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 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 to compliance with state and federals regulations and agency policy and procedure.
Participates in agency and interagency staffing, administrative meetings, unit meetings, court hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, etc. to ensure service provision.
Assigns cases received from other Children, Youth & Families units and 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 the caseworker and handles cases in the absence of the worker.
Assists caseworkers in the performance of their duties and, in select situations, intervenes with families and the community and obtains judicial intervention in emergency protective situations in select situations.
Orients and trains new agency staff and provides ongoing staff training.
Participates in the provision of ongoing staff training and development to develop expertise and factual knowledge.
Serves as agency representative or liaison with community groups and service providers and educates the public in regard to agency policy and program.
Acts as liaison between administration and casework staff and effectively communicates 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 and maintains necessary records as required.
Maintains professional growth and development via trainings, seminars, conferences and through review of current professional literature.