Casework Supervisor (CYF) Services to Adolescents Unit

In order to be considered for this position applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Once the posting closes all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.

Qualified eligible applicants will move on to the next step an Education and Experience Review in which points will be assigned to each applicants education and relevant work experience provided on their application.

We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive concise history of their education certification licensing and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience. Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.

For questions regarding this posting please contact County of Northampton Human Resources ator .

Equal Employment Opportunities It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race color national origin religion sexual orientation marital status sex gender identity gender expression age genetic information disability or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state federal or local law.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The County Casework Supervisor Services to Adolescents Unit position regularly supervises up to five (5) full-time caseworkers responsible for providing services to adolescents and their families with children reported to be neglected dependent or out of parental control.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to a Program Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is responsible for regular supervision of up to (5) full time caseworkers in the Services to Adolescents Unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Directs plans and coordinates the work of caseworkers via individual case conferences and unit meetings.

Reviews case assignments through direct observation and review of paperwork in order to ensure provision of services to compliance with state and federals regulations and agency policy and procedure.

Participates in agency and interagency staffing administrative meetings unit meetings court hearings multi-disciplinary team meetings etc. to ensure service provision.

Assigns cases received from other Children Youth & Families units and reviews and approves the transfer and closing of cases within the unit.

Reviews Family Service Plans Child Permanency Plans Court Reports Case notes and other written materials for content and accuracy.

Functions as a back-up to the caseworker and handles cases in the absence of the worker.

Assists caseworkers in the performance of their duties and in select situations intervenes with families and the community and obtains judicial intervention in emergency protective situations in select situations.

Orients and trains new agency staff and provides ongoing staff training.

Participates in the provision of ongoing staff training and development to develop expertise and factual knowledge.

Serves as agency representative or liaison with community groups and service providers and educates the public in regard to agency policy and program.

Acts as liaison between administration and casework staff and effectively communicates with both.

Reviews and approves invoices for purchased services authorized on the clients behalf.

Grants vacation personal and compensatory leave while assuring adequate unit coverage.

Completes probationary annual and interim performance evaluations for all supervisees in the unit.

Prepares reports and correspondence as needed or requested and maintains necessary records as required.

Maintains professional growth and development via trainings seminars conferences and through review of current professional literature.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority but may not perform all of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelors 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.

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operators license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the basic principles of supervision.

Knowledge of current case management and social work principles practices and methodology.

Knowledge of individual and group behavior and methods used in working effectively with children youth and families people who are mentally disabled people who are physically challenged and others.

Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of program interpretation and community organization.

Knowledge of the rules regulations policies and procedures that relate to the provision of social services.

Knowledge of the regulations governing the provision of foster care permanency services concurrent planning and adoption and interprets these to all agency staff.

Knowledge of current social economic and health problems and available resources.

Ability to plan organize and supervise the work of a professional and non-professional social service staff.

Ability to analyze interpret and evaluate case records and recommend sound courses of action.

Ability to orient and train subordinates on rules regulations policies and procedures and provide technical assistance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients families agency staff community service agencies and facilities and the general public.

Ability to clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software) calculator writing implements fax machine copy machine and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk sit talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Employee may also work in other environments such as schools private homes etc. These work environments may range from quiet to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application rating of education and experience interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


FLSA STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: HUMAN SERVICES
PAY GRADE: HS-38B
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated August 2023