County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Lycoming Children and Youth, Evening Assessment

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Apply to be a County Casework Supervisor on evening assignment with Lycoming Children and Youth, Joinder’s Assessment Services Unit. This role supports casework staff, coordinates with other supervisors, and utilized trauma-informed tools to identify case-appropriate care, ensure continuity of services for families in need, and support successful transitions and case closures. Take the next step in your career and help lead a team that strives to provide stability and support every day!

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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Submission of criminal history reports (conditional offer of employment).
• Drug screening (conditional offer of employment).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all referrals are prioritized, assessed, investigated, and receive services within required timeframes
• Assign cases to staff, monitor case status, prepare and review documentation, and participate in complex, crisis, and overflow cases as needed
• Provide direct supervision to casework staff through regular conferences and meetings; evaluate performance; and ensure training needs and requirements are met
• Provide direction and follow-up to ensure timely and effective transitions to longer-term services, appropriate community resources, and case closure
• Keep executive staff informed of significant operational matters; maintain coordinated working relationships with other units
• Provide public educational programs to help promote community awareness and encourage early identification of at risk families and children

What This Job Offers

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