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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lebanon County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lebanon County Children & Youth Services is seeking a Casework Supervisor to join their team. This role is mission-driven, focusing on assessing and ensuring safety, providing permanency, and advocating for the well-being of children and youth. The agency values compassion, accountability, respect, and empowerment.

Requirements

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.
Two years of professional experience in public or private social work.
Valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Ability to perform essential job functions.
Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise individual caseworkers.
Ensure all cases are in full compliance with all state and federal requirements.
Provide training to caseworkers and foster parents.
Participate in administrative and outreach activities.
Oversee professional caseworkers and conduct meetings to review active placement cases.
Provide guidance, suggestions, direction, instruction, and advice with case planning and the need for on-going services.
Maintain direct knowledge of laws and regulations governing child welfare services.
Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations and Agency policies and procedures.
Oversee and monitor investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Ensure that all required documents and forms are completed timely and that all services are being provided to clients.
Review and schedule all petitions for Court Reviews.
Oversee and provide training for new foster parents, on-going training for current foster parents, and foster home evaluations and reevaluations.
Maintain reports, statistics, data, and summaries to help administrators prepare the unit budget.
Meet with other community representatives and agencies to ensure coordination of appropriate services that meet the needs of children and youth within the community.
Provide case management and counseling services to children, youth, and family members to help them cope with life situations and crises as well as explore methods of adjusting to, modifying, or improving personal and social functioning.