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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lebanon County, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Lebanon County Children & Youth Services is seeking a Casework Supervisor to oversee caseworkers and ensure compliance with key requirements. This role aims to ensure the agency provides effective services with dignity, honesty, and integrity. The position is described as rewarding and part of a team that 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.
• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able 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

• Supervise Caseworkers: Meet with caseworkers to review active placement cases and provide guidance, direction, and advice with case planning and need for ongoing services.
• Train Foster Parents: Oversee the training and approval of new foster parents, foster home evaluations and re-evaluations, and ensure foster families meet all State/Federal requirements and regulations.
• Oversee Cases and Investigations: Provide case management and counseling services to children, youth, and family members; oversee and monitor investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain direct knowledge of laws and regulations which govern child welfare services and ensure compliance with all State/Federal regulations and Agency policies/procedure.
• Assure Quality: Ensure that all required documents are completed timely and that all services are being provided to clients; review and schedule all petitions for Court Reviews, have all required forms completed accurately and timely.
• Support Effective Planning: Maintaining reports, statistics, data, and summaries to assist with budget preparation; occasionally meet with community representatives and agencies to ensure coordinated services meet community needs.

What This Job Offers

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