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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County Children & Youth Services seeks a County Casework Supervisor to lead caseworkers and support families in need. You will guide staff, review plans, and ensure services meet policy requirements while fostering collaborations with partners.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, service coordination, and community engagement to improve outcomes for children and families in the county. In-person work is required with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work plus a bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and education including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: assign casework, review documentation and service plans.
• Policy guidance: explain policies, programs, and procedures to staff and partners.
• Crisis intervention: handle difficult cases, assess risk, and connect clients with needed services.
• Service coordination: communicate with attorneys, social service professionals, and foster parents to improve delivery.
• Community outreach: represent the agency and educate on social service issues.

Skills

Staff Supervision

Policy Guidance

Crisis Intervention

Service Coordination

Community Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.