County Casework Supervisor - Local Government

Reference #: 5269980

Salary

$66,205.00 - $78,656.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45299-L0626

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Delaware Co Child Welfare S

Opening Date

03/17/2026

Closing Date

3/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0626

Position Number

80005093

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212723

Bureau / Division

HS Delaware Co Child Welfare S

Worksite Address

1510 Chester Pike

Worksite Address

Suite 102

City

Eddystone, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19022

Contact Name

Mary E. Grant

Contact Phone

484.486.4792

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION 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 has an immediate opening for a Casework Supervisor. We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team. This role offers a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement. Make a difference in the lives of others through this opportunity. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Casework Supervisor, you will lead a team in the In-Home division for the Protective Service Unit in the Eddystone office. This position is responsible for the supervision of County Caseworkers, County Social Workers, and County Social Service Aides. You will schedule meetings with staff to resolve case crises and discuss decisions about placement after consultation with the Administrator. Incumbents will work with other supervisors to assign workload to staff, manage staff training in all areas of job assignment, assess staff if additional training is needed, and evaluate performance. This role assists leadership with development and oversite of the unit program to ensure services meet the needs of clients. It also provides oversite of the components of the program that assist office staff in meeting client needs. Additional duties include:

Provide administrative service through data utilization and policy interpretation Maintain compliance with union, agency, and office personnel policies Promote individual professional growth Increase the effectiveness of service delivery to clients

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. After an employee has completed 6 months of employment and has regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices' hybrid schedule. 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 Eddystone. 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. 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:

PAresidency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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