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Reference #: 4741054 THE POSITION Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual who cares about children, families, and your coworkers? Working at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services could be the job for you! Being a Casework Supervisor can be one of the most rewarding careers one can have. Apply and make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for supervising In-home Caseworkers with the development of Family Service Plans for families and children. You will distribute work assignments to maintain balanced caseloads; consult with and advise caseworkers on decisions regarding when to continue services, close out cases, or implement safety plans; and review work or provide training as need to help your caseworkers stay strength based, solution focused, and supportive of each child and family's unique needs.

Communication skills are essential for maintaining relationships with available services and service providers, attending meetings with agency development teams and outside agencies, and ensuring accurate documentation of all meetings, home visits, and communication with clients. You will also be responsible for ensuring work complies with state and federal regulations, preparing and reviewing court documents, attending or testifying at hearings, and consulting with attorneys regarding cases as needed.

Do not miss this opportunity to support and supervise caseworkers as they work cooperatively with families to ensure all children have a safe and stable environment in which to live, grow, and succeed. Advance your career with us!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. 72.5 hours biweekly Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch. Caseworkers will share on-call duties. Travel and overtime are required on an as needed basis. 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

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: This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. 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: 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 a plication 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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