County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg seeks a County Casework Supervisor to guide caseworkers, support families, and ensure timely access to services. The role focuses on leadership, mentoring staff, and strengthening community partnerships.

The position requires a social work background with a relevant degree and residency in PA. It offers a stable civil service path with full-time hours and standard business schedule.

Formación

• Two years of professional experience in social work plus a bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Equivalently, 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or related social sciences.
• PA residency requirement and ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise staff, review plans and ensure policy compliance.
• Explain policies and procedures to staff, agencies, and community partners.
• Manage crisis cases, assess risk, and connect clients with services.
• Coordinate with attorneys and social service professionals to improve service delivery.
• Represent the agency and engage community groups on social services issues.

Conocimientos

Staff Supervision

Policy Guidance

Crisis Intervention

Service Coordination

Community Outreach

Educación

Bachelor's degree in sociology / social sciences

Descripción del empleo

Salary: $63,385.70 Annually

Location: Columbia County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-62005-L0626

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Columbia Co Child Welfare S

Opening Date: 11/03/2026

Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0626

Position Number: 80004592

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88212719

Bureau / Division: Columbia County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address: 11 West Main Street

City: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17815

Contact Name: April Miller

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Make a lasting impact as a County Casework Supervisor with Columbia County Children & Youth Services. In this leadership role, you guide caseworkers, support families during challenging situations, and help ensure children receive the services they need. Each day brings opportunities to mentor staff, solve complex problems, and strengthen community partnerships. Join a team that is committed to improving lives and building brighter futures.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The County Casework Supervisor provides leadership, guidance, and direct support for casework services involving children, youth, and families. This role oversees staff activities, assists with difficult cases, and works with community partners to promote effective service delivery. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Assign casework, review documentation and service plans, and ensure work meets policy requirements and client needs
• Policy Guidance: Explain policies, programs, and procedures to employees, agencies, community leaders, and interested individuals
• Crisis Intervention: Handle difficult cases, conduct investigations, assess risk, make recommendations, and connect clients with needed services
• Service Coordination: Communicate with attorneys, social service professionals, and foster parents to improve service delivery and collaboration
• Community Outreach: Represent the agency, provide education to community organizations and the public, and participate on committees addressing social service issues

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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:

• 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.

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.