County Casework Supervisor - Independent Living​/Resource Family; Local Government

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career assisting children and families in the community as a Casework Supervisor within Independent Living/Resource Family at Wayne County Children and Youth in Honesdale, PA, is seeking organized, responsible, and motivated individuals to join our team in a rewarding public service career. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides supervision for staff while directing major operations for the Resource Family and Independent Living programs. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Oversight:
  Supervise program staff, manage schedules, review performance, and monitor case quality
• Program Management:
  Direct Resource Family and IL program operations including training, compliance, and reporting
• Community Representation:
  Represent programs at agency meetings and community events
• Youth Support:
  Ensure required Independent Living services are delivered and collaborate with partners
• Caseload Assistance:
  Carry cases as needed and participate in supervisory on-call rotation
• Operational Duties:
  Complete documents, attend required meetings, and perform related tasks as assigned

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• On-call 24/7 on rotating basis. Irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved; you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.