County Casework Manager ; Local Government - Crawford County C&Y

THE POSITION

Are you interested in advancing your professional career? This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families through our Children and Youth Services Ongoing department. You will gain valuable experience managing programs, supervising dedicated professionals, and shaping policies that influence community services. This is a role that fosters collaboration, training and professional growth in a role that combines administrative responsibility with community impact.

Join us and lead with purpose in a rewarding career dedicated to shaping our community's well-being!

As a Crawford County Human Services Program Manager 1 in our Ongoing department, you will provide professional leadership and oversight of case management services for children, youth, and families. Your responsibilities include supervising and managing a team of casework supervisors and case managers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet all licensing and DHS regulations. You will play a role in developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing departmental operations, and maintaining compliance with state standards.

In this role, you will act as a liaison between various agencies, community members and service providers, fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth service transitions. You will review case records, investigate child / youth and family concerns, and facilitate team meetings to promote effective case management. This position oversees staff development - orients new team members, evaluates performance, mediates personnel concerns, and supports a positive work environment.

You will also handle disciplinary issues and be available for consultation and guidance.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview
• 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

• Three years of experience in public or private social work which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

• 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.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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…