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

$54,607 - $54,607/Yr

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Intake County Casework Supervisor at Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is responsible for overseeing the operational planning, direction, and supervision of Intake services. This role involves managing a team of caseworkers and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates while providing support and training to staff. The supervisor plays a crucial role in monitoring service effectiveness and addressing service delivery issues to improve outcomes for children and families in Luzerne County.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the General Protective Services Intake Unit, including five caseworkers and a Social Service Support Worker.
• Conduct regular supervisory conferences and meetings as needed with staff.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory and policy/procedure mandates related to child welfare services.
• Monitor and maintain statistics as outlined in the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services Case Weight and Monthly Statistics Policy.
• Review and analyze case records regularly to ensure compliance and effectiveness of services provided.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback for improvement.
• Plan and provide in-service training activities to meet the training needs of the workers.
• Disseminate new or updated regulations and policies to staff.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work.
• A bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences may substitute for experience.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary of $54,607.00 annually.
• Opportunity for telework up to one day per week based on business needs.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break.