County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Columbia County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia County Children & Youth Services is hiring a County Casework Supervisor to lead and support casework services involving children, youth, and families. The supervisor guides caseworkers, assists with complex cases, and works with community partners to help ensure effective service delivery and access to needed services.

The position is full-time, with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 60-minute lunch. Telework is not available. The starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or another related social science; or an equivalent combination of experience and education that includes 12 college credits in those subject areas.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• Applicants claiming education toward the minimum requirements must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assign casework, review documentation and service plans, and ensure work meets policy requirements and client needs.
• Explain policies, programs, and procedures to employees, agencies, community leaders, and interested individuals.
• Handle difficult cases, conduct investigations, assess risk, make recommendations, and connect clients with needed services.
• Communicate with attorneys, social service professionals, and foster parents to improve service delivery and collaboration.
• Represent the agency, educate community organizations and the public, and participate on committees addressing social service issues.

What This Job Offers

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