County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Eddystone (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Casework Supervisor in the Delaware County Child Welfare Services division. You will lead staff delivering services to families and adolescents, shaping unit operations to strengthen program effectiveness.

The role emphasizes supervision, policy adherence, and ongoing service improvements within a full-time schedule, with telework opportunities after six months as the program allows.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support caseworkers who manage ongoing services for families
• Shape and maintain the SCOH unit to ensure strong and effective practices
• Follow union, agency, and office policies related to personnel and service delivery
• Enhance how the unit delivers assistance, guidance, and resources to families
• Support staff development to strengthen skills and service quality

Skills

Public/Private social work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences (e.g., sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice)

12 college credits in related social sciences

Job description

Salary

$66,205.00 - $78,656.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-59410-L0626

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Delaware Co Child Welfare S

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0626

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212723

Bureau / Division

Delaware County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

1510 Chester Pike

City

Eddystone, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19022

Contact Name

Nicole Jones

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Youth Services is eager to welcome a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Casework Supervisor. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. You will lead staff who work directly with families and help improve how the unit delivers support. This is a meaningful role for someone who wants to shape positive change.

This role oversees caseworkers who support adolescents and families dealing with serious challenges. You will help guide unit operations and strengthen program effectiveness. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct and support caseworkers who manage ongoing services for families
• Program Guidance: Shape and maintain the SCOH unit to ensure strong and effective practices
• Policy Compliance: Follow union, agency, and office policies related to personnel and service delivery
• Service Improvement: Enhance how the unit delivers assistance, guidance, and resources to families
• Professional Growth: Support staff development to strengthen skills and service quality

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework). No telework for the first six (6) months of employment. After an employee has completed six (6) months of employment and has regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices' hybrid schedule. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Eddystone. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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:

• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.