County Casework Supervisor; Local Government - Jefferson County C&Y

the position

note: this is a reposting of (cs--l0626). If you applied under the previous posting which was open from december 04, 2025 to december 17, 2025, you cannot submit a new application.

are you called to make a difference in peoples lives? Join our dedicated team of child welfare professionals and support children and families in need. In this important role, you will have the opportunity to directly supervise case workers and oversee protective services and coordination of client services.

apply now and share your motivation and passion to protect children and strengthen, preserve, and support the families of jefferson county!

casework is comprised of two distinct roles: investigating allegations of abuse and neglect and ongoing support for children and families. Every day presents different challenges which may include investigating allegations of abuse or neglect, working with school partners to remedy truancy, collaborating with mental health providers to serve the needs of children and families, or testifying in court to support and effort to protect children from suspected abuse or neglect.

Casework requires face to face contact with children and families. Each year of employment will be credited to public student loan forgiveness (pslf).

work schedule and additional information:

• full-time employment
• work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, monday - friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

• two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major coursework 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:

• 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.

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).
• 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.
• 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.