CASEWORK SUPERVISOR (1st Shift) (Crisis)

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

8h

About The Position

Dauphin County Mental Health/Autism/Developmental Programs is hiring a full-time Casework Supervisor for the Crisis Intervention program. This is a merit hire position paying $28.27 per hour. The supervisor oversees first-shift Crisis Caseworkers, including the Bi-lingual Caseworker, Homeless Specialist Caseworker, and Northern Dauphin satellite office Caseworker, as well as a Clerk Typist 2. The supervisor manages the program when the Crisis Program Director is absent and provides backup support when the other Casework Supervisor is absent.

The role requires independent judgment and decision-making, thorough knowledge of Crisis program policies and procedures, and proficient knowledge of the Dauphin County mental health system, mental health commitment laws, applicable mental health services regulations, crisis counseling and intervention techniques, and related mental health diagnostic and assessment skills. The Casework Supervisor works under the direction of the MH/A/DP Casework Manager 1, Crisis Program Director.

At hire, applicants must have a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references. Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license must be provided within 60 days of hire. An alternative form of identification is accepted for an individual ineligible for a Pennsylvania license under 67 PA. Code § 83 if driving is not an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or another related social science.
• Thorough working knowledge of Crisis program policies and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of the Dauphin County mental health system, mental health commitment laws, and applicable mental health services regulations.
• Knowledge of crisis counseling and intervention techniques and related mental health diagnostic and assessment skills.
• At hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, and favorable references are required.
• Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire, subject to the stated alternative identification exception.

Responsibilities

• Oversee first-shift Crisis Caseworkers, including the Bi-lingual Caseworker, Homeless Specialist Caseworker, and Northern Dauphin satellite office Caseworker, and the Clerk Typist 2.
• Manage the Crisis Intervention program in the absence of the Crisis Program Director.
• Provide backup support in the absence of the other Casework Supervisor.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making while applying Crisis program policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level