County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) Armstrong Co C&Y

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$33,676.50 - $43,950.00 Annually
benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
United States, Pennsylvania, Kittanning
310 South Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Nov 25, 2024
THE POSITION Uncover the honesty, motivation, and significance in your professional endeavors with Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services. We are looking for a dedicated Casework Supervisor to join our dynamic team of professionals. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need, while also providing the chance to lead and inspire a team of passionate individuals. If you are committed to upholding the highest standards of care and are driven by the desire to create positive change, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to support and protect the most vulnerable members of our community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Casework Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing casework supervisory services to children and families to help them attain a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. Work includes supervising and training a small group of caseworkers, trainees and social service aides, in addition to carrying a caseload. Your duties involves management of all social casework activities including the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services, quality assurance, case records maintenance, and limited elements of personnel administration. Additional responsibilities include: Investigating Child Abuse and Neglect referrals. This consists of consulting with caseworkers, gathering information, submitting outcomes, and completing reports of assessment for abuse and neglect. Providing consultations and monitoring family's services with caseworkers. This involves determining which referrals are necessary for services, reviewing reports, participating in team meetings, completing child placement visits, and any other activities to ensure child safety, well-being, and permanency. Attending court hearings, ensuring completion of court reports, and preparing caseworkers for testimony Entering family information into database Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Flexibility in work schedule is often required since appointments may be outside of the standard Monday through Friday workday of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that can include weekends. 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson, or Westmoreland counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 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. 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. 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.