THE POSITION

Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day to day life events? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for people like you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for an Adolescent Unit County Casework Supervisor in its Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Supervisor of the Adolescent Unit has the responsibility for the supervision of case management and support staff that provides services to adolescents and their families.

• The Adolescent Unit Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of five (5) caseworkers, which include two (2) Shared Case Responsibility Caseworkers, three (3) on-going GPS Adolescent Unit Caseworkers and the Adolescent Unit Social Service Aide.
• The Adolescent Unit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supervising the Shared Case Responsibility (SCR) relationship with the Juvenile Probation Office.
• Adolescent Unit Supervisor will establish and maintain regular communications with the JPO staff where SCR exists.
• The Adolescent Unit Supervisor should also act as a consultant when the Juvenile Probation Office Supervisor requests assistance in identifying child abuse and neglect concerns on non-SCR cases.
• The Adolescent Unit Supervisor will supervise the agency’s representative to the juvenile wellness team and attend Juvenile Wellness Court hearings as scheduled by the court.
• The Adolescent Unit Supervisor will work to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being for children referred to the agency and will establish cooperative relationships with those providers that work with adolescents in their homes and placement settings.
• The Adolescent Unit Supervisor will work closely with the agency Independent Living Coordinator to ensure any child serviced by the Adolescent Unit, who has been in placement since turning age 14, has access to Independent Living Services and will support the children in that program.
• The employee will attend twenty (20) hours of training annually to meet regulatory requirements.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports, case summaries, letters, and other documents.
• Other required and related duties as are warranted.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework hours vary upon daily tasks and agency needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes-Barre.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• 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:

• 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 Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

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 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.

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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.