County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y (2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Casework Supervisor in Northumberland County to lead a team serving children, youth, and families. Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing casework, and coordinating with partners to ensure high-quality services.

You will work a late shift 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option. A valid driver’s license and PA residency are required, with background checks & federal clearances as applicable.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work.
• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or equivalent with 12 college credits in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: provide direction, support, and evaluation for unit workers.
• Case oversight: review and monitor casework activity for compliance with regulations.
• Investigation management: oversee investigations of child abuse and neglect.
• Service coordination: work with community partners to support children, youth, and families.
• Counseling support: guide the delivery of case management and counseling services.

Skills

Public/Private Social Work

Education

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

12 college credits in related social sciences

Job description

THE POSITION

As a County Casework Supervisor with Northumberland County Children and Youth, you will be part of a mission to create safer futures for children and families. This position offers a chance to lead skilled workers who are committed to providing high quality support. Your leadership will help strengthen community connections and improve service outcomes. Step into a role where your guidance truly matters.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the overall mission of the agency by supervising and guiding caseworkers who serve children, youth, and families. It ensures that all work follows established policies, regulations, and best practices. As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Provide direction, support, and evaluation for unit workers
• Case Oversight: Review and monitor casework activity to ensure compliance with regulations
• Investigation Management: Oversee investigations of child abuse and neglect
• Service Coordination: Work with community partners to support children, youth, and families
• Counseling Support: Guide the delivery of case management and counseling services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 requires you to possess 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

• 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.