County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Mifflin County C&Y

Want to make a difference in a child's life? Working at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services could be the job for you! Being a Casework Supervisor can be one of the most rewarding careers one can have. Join us in our mission to work cooperatively with families in Mifflin County to ensure all children have a safe and stable environment in which to live, grow, and succeed.

Within this role, you will be responsible for supervising In-home Caseworkers with the development of Family Service Plans following transfer of case from the Intake Unit. This includes consulting with Intake Supervisor and Intake Caseworker regarding case transfer and assigning transferred case to In-Home Caseworker. Your responsibilities will include maintaining balance of caseload for each caseworker, advising caseworker of general management policies and personnel issues, and meeting with caseworker to review services and progress of goals on Family Service Plans. Consulting with caseworker on safety of children and advising of the appropriate implementation of safety plans is essential. Communication is key as you will have the opportunity to interact with caseworkers, clients, service providers, and attorneys.

Additional duties to include but not limited to:

• Attending court hearings and providing testimony as needed
• Documenting all meetings, home visit contracts, telephone calls, and incoming/outgoing mail
• Prioritizing activities during crisis situations
• Reviewing case records
• Conducting employee performance reviews

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment. 72.5 hours biweekly
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Caseworkers will share on-call duties.
• Travel and overtime are required on an as needed basis.
• 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.

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:

• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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 Info/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.

• 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.