CASEWORK SUPERVISOR

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is hiring a full-time Casework Supervisor in a merit hire position. The starting pay rate is $28.27. The position supervises professional caseworkers providing casework and case management services in a public child welfare agency. It oversees and coordinates the team’s daily activities and scheduling to ensure adequate case and emergency coverage and effective use of available resources.

The supervisor regularly reviews case records, as required by regulation, to assess the quality of casework intervention and documentation, timeliness of intervention, provision of resources, safety, permanency, family involvement in planning, and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. The role drives agency and personal vehicles from time to time and may transport clients.

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 may be accepted for an applicant who is not eligible for a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and for whom driving is not an essential function. Applicants interviewed in the last year need not apply. Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work.
• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 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 must be provided within 60 days of hire, unless an alternative form of identification is accepted under the stated eligibility and job-function conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional caseworkers providing casework and case management services in a public child welfare agency.
• Oversee and coordinate the team’s daily activities and scheduling to ensure adequate case and emergency coverage and optimal use of available resources.
• Review case record documentation regularly and on an ongoing basis to assess quality of casework intervention and documentation, timely intervention, adequate resources, safety, permanency, family involvement in planning, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive agency and personal vehicles from time to time.
• May provide transportation for clients.

What This Job Offers

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