County Casework Manager ; Local Government; Northumberland County C&Y

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across Northumberland County. As a County Casework Manager 2 for Northumberland County Child Welfare, you will guide teams that provide essential support during critical moments. This role allows you to lead dedicated staff while shaping programs that strengthen community well-being. Bring your leadership and compassion to a position that truly matters.

This position leads and supports casework supervisors while coordinating social service programs that serve children, youth, and families throughout Northumberland County. As a County Casework Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Prepare service plans and budget estimates based on community needs and resources
• Service Coordination: Coordinate child welfare services with other county programs and partner agencies
• Staff Supervision: Oversee lower level supervisors and guide their daily responsibilities
• Policy Guidance: Interpret state and federal regulations and advise staff on proper application
• Report Oversight: Direct the preparation of reports, correspondence, and recordkeeping activities
• Community Representation: Represent the agency in meetings and collaborate with courts and community partners

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

• Four years of experience in public or private social work including two years in a public welfare program, two of which must have been 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;
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• 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.

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• 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.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 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.

• 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.
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