Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others?  Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Youth Services is eager to welcome a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Casework Supervisor. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. You will lead staff who work directly with families and help improve how the unit delivers support. This is a meaningful role for someone who wants to shape positive change.

Essential Duties

This role oversees caseworkers who support adolescents and families dealing with serious challenges.  You will help guide unit operations and strengthen program effectiveness.  As a County Casework Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct and support caseworkers who manage ongoing services for families
• Program Guidance: Shape and maintain the SCOH unit to ensure strong and effective practices
• Policy Compliance: Follow union, agency, and office policies related to personnel and service delivery
• Service Improvement: Enhance how the unit delivers assistance, guidance, and resources to families
• Professional Growth: Support staff development to strengthen skills and service quality

Legal Requirements

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, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.

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.

• There is no residency requirement for this position.
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

To Apply For This Position

• Go to the web site: employment.pa.gov
• Click on the OPEN JOBS tab
• Click on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tab
• On the far right of the screen FILTER by location and choose Delaware County.
• Select Casework Supervisor.
• A dialog box comes up with job duties.
• If interested, click APPLY
• You will need to create an account.
• Complete application and submit.
• You will receive an email with an examination score.