County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Bloomfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Perry County Children and Youth Services seeks a County Casework Supervisor to lead caseworkers delivering services to children and families. You will guide daily operations, oversee case records, and coordinate with agency leadership to ensure high-quality outcomes while supporting staff development.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing cases, planning tasks, coordinating program activities, and engaging with community partners.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree in a related social science.
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education with 12 college credits in related fields.
• Must meet PA residency requirements and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Direct caseworkers engaged in providing social services
• Case Oversight: Review and analyze case records to determine quality of services
• Administrative Planning: Plan and supervise tasks such as assigning cases and managing workflow
• Program Coordination: Manage segments of the social services program, including planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating
• Emergency Coverage: Coordinate emergency on-call coverage and provide back-up support
• Community Engagement: Contact other agencies and represent the program in the community

Skills

Staff supervision

Case planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and 12 college credits in related social sciences

Job description

Salary: $55,018.60 Annually

Location: Perry County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-56883-L0626

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Perry Co Child Welfare Serv

Opening Date: 08/24/2026

Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0626

Position Number: 80006718

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88212750

Bureau / Division: HS Perry County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address: 112 Centre Drive

City: New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17068

Contact Name: Kristie Gantt

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

The Position

Perry County Children and Youth Services is seeking a dedicated County Casework Supervisor who wants to make a lasting difference for families. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will support teams who work directly with youth and families. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while helping your community thrive. If you have a passion for wanting to help children and families, Perry County Children and Youth would love to have you as part of our team!

Description of Work

This position guides the daily work of caseworkers who provide a wide range of social services to children and families. It involves oversight of cases, administrative planning, and coordination with agency leadership. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct caseworkers engaged in providing social services
• Case Oversight: Review and analyze case records to determine the quality of services
• Administrative Planning: Plan and supervise tasks such as assigning cases and managing workflow
• Program Coordination: Manage segments of the social services program, including planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating
• Emergency Coverage: Coordinate emergency on-call coverage and provide back-up support
• Community Engagement: Contact other agencies and represent the program in the community

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-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.

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.
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.