County Casework Manager 1 (Local Government

Ongoing Casework Manager

Blair County Children, Youth & Families (CYF) is looking for an Ongoing Casework Manager to be part of their Administrative team. As a Casework Manager 1 with Blair County CYF services, you will play a key part in supporting programs that protect children and assist families. This role gives you the chance to help interpret program goals, guide staff, and support strong service delivery.

Your work will help strengthen coordination across the agency and improve overall outcomes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in your community.

This position ensures compliance with laws and regulations while supporting program planning and coordination across agency services. As a Casework Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and county laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Staff Oversight: Guide agency staff in program planning and interpretation of program goals
• Service Coordination: Advise staff on challenges related to the coordination of Children, Youth, and Families services
• Administrative Support: Assist the Administrator and Assistant Administrator with supervisory and administrative tasks

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Rotate Emergency Duty coverage for after-hour calls.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in public or private social work which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

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