County Casework Supervisor (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebanon County Children & Youth Services is seeking a Casework Supervisor to provide direct supervision of caseworkers and oversee the full range of child welfare responsibilities. The role ensures adherence to state and federal rules, agency policies, and required timelines, while coordinating services for children and families.

Responsibilities include supervision, compliance oversight, court preparation, family support, investigation monitoring, and program coordination with community

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and education including 12 college credits in related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee each caseworker’s placement reviews, guidance, and ongoing service planning.
• Ensure all case documents, plans, and assessments meet state, federal, and agency requirements.
• Review and schedule petitions, forms, and casework meetings with legal representatives.
• Coordinate case management and counseling services for children, youth, and families facing crises.
• Supervise the review of suspected child abuse or neglect cases.
• Meet with community partners to align services with the needs of children and youth.

Education

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

Job description

THE POSITION If you have an interest in helping children, youth and families, then we may have the position for you! Lebanon County Children & Youth Services is actively seeking a Casework Supervisor to round out our staff. This is a challenging and very rewarding position. In this important role, you will help shape services that protect children and strengthen their futures. Join an agency that values leadership, growth, and community well-being.

THE POSITION If you have an interest in helping children, youth and families, then we may have the position for you! Lebanon County Children & Youth Services is actively seeking a Casework Supervisor to round out our staff. This is a challenging and very rewarding position. In this important role, you will help shape services that protect children and strengthen their futures. Join an agency that values leadership, growth, and community well-being.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides direct supervision to caseworkers and supports the full range of child welfare responsibilities. It ensures that all casework follows State and Federal rules, agency policies, and required timelines. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Supervision: Oversee each caseworker’s placement reviews, guidance, and ongoing service planning
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all case documents, plans, and assessments meet State, Federal, and agency requirements
• Court Preparation: Review and schedule petitions, forms, and casework meetings with legal representatives
• Family Support: Coordinate case management and counseling services for children, youth, and families facing crises or major life changes
• Investigation Monitoring: Supervise the review of suspected child abuse or neglect cases
• Program Coordination: Meet with community partners to align services with the needs of children and youth

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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

• This particular position also requires 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 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.

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.