Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for people like you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for an Intake County Casework Supervisor in its Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Luzerne County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in your career while making a positive difference in the lives of families in our community.

This County Casework Supervisor position is responsible for the overall operational planning, direction, supervision, and coordination of intake services. This includes the provision of supervisory oversight, assigning work, and the overall work performance of the General Protective Services Intake Unit which includes five (5) caseworkers and a Social Service Support Worker. Each employee has a regularly scheduled supervisory conference as well as meetings on an as needed basis.

With a working knowledge of all regulatory, policy, and procedural mandates, this supervisor will maintain statistics as outlined in the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services Case Weight and Monthly Statistic Reporting Policy. This includes monitoring the effectiveness of services provided through statistics and log keeping, and informing the Social Service Coordinator of service delivery issues or needs.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited, to frequent and regular review and analysis of case records, evaluation of staff performance, and participating in planning and providing in-service training activities. Effective communication is essential to meet the training needs of the workers and to disseminate new, updated regulations and policies. Apply today and help us ensure children can be safe and thrive through collaboration with families and the community!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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.

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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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.