County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2024-74570-L0626). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2024 TO MARCH 10, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you desire to be a part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you consider yourself to be someone who is patient, organized, has sound judgment and communicates well with all ages? Then, this position at, Wayne County Human Services, Children & Youth Services Agency, is for you! This vacancy is in the ongoing protective services unit.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position directly supervises caseworkers who provide ongoing services to children/youth/families in need of on-going Child Abuse or General Protective Services. Supervision is provided mainly through weekly casework conferences and review of all casework dictation, service plans, treatment plans, etc. The Supervisor will maintain a log which clearly outlines the dates and contents of supervisory meetings on a no less than monthly basis. This position is responsible for the daily supervision of up to five caseworkers and one social service aide. Approves leave and biweekly employee timesheets, completes and signs performance evaluations.

Other duties include responsibility for ensuring compliance with legal benchmarks, achieving timely permanency for children in placement, preparing caseworkers for court, monitoring compliance with resulting court orders, may be responsible for carrying a caseload of Children and Youth clients, and assisting with the supervision of other Agency units as needed.

This position is responsible for monitoring all forms, deadlines, compiling statistical information, and directly involved in the planning/ supervision of services for any child and family involved in In-Home or Placement services. Other responsibilities include coordinating permanency/team review meetings, determining the need for case review meetings, preparing meeting agendas, training new and existing workers, and providing ongoing training to all workers in the Protective Services unit. You will contribute to the development of the annual plan, evaluate and make recommended changes to agency policy and procedures and serve as an agency representative on community task forces.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• On-call 24/7 on rotating basis. Irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• 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

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.