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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Milford (Bucks County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike County Children & Youth Services is seeking a Caseworker Supervisor to help shape services that protect children and strengthen their futures. The role involves supervising caseworkers, ensuring documentation compliance, and coordinating family support efforts.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related social science and at least two years of professional social work experience. PA residency is required, and a background check plus drug screening will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in social work or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or an equivalent combination including 12 college credits in those areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee caseworkers' 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 in sociology / related social sciences

Job description

Salary

$55,575.00 Annually

Location

Pike County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57452-L0626

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Pike Co Child Welfare Servi

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0626

Position Number

80006744

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212752

Bureau / Division

Pike County Children and Youth Services

Worksite Address

506 Broad Street

City

Milford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18337

Contact Name

Penny Seltzer

Contact Phone

570.296.3446

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

If you have an interest in helping children, youth and families, then we may have the position for you! Pike County Children & Youth Services is actively seeking a Caseworker 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position requires on-call and after hours work, as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.