Chief Caseworker CYA

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• This employee is a supervisor in a public Child Welfare Agency. 

• The employee will assign work/duties/cases to their employees according to caseload size and skill level.

• The employee will ensure that regulations and laws are followed by case reviews, conferences and reports.

• The employee will immediately identify any areas of concern regarding employee work product and/or conduct and will report this to the Director of Permanency Services for consultation in rectifying the concern.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Director of Permanency Services

• Reports to CY Administrator IV, as needed

• Supervises 5 caseworkers, and 1 clerical

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides quality supervision to five (5) caseworkers, and 1 clerical.

• Assures the safety, well-being, and timely permanence of children served by the unit by teaching, monitoring, and coaching casework performance.

• Assures that children are safe and receive proper care.

• Assures that regulatory requirements are met by reviewing case records and discussing case plans and services provided with caseworkers.

• Trains and coaches staff in job performance.

• Develops staff competence through individual conferences and unit meetings.

• Carefully manages work-related stress and assists staff in coping with work-related stress.

• Assigns new cases/tasks to caseworkers, assuring equitable division of work.

• Will maintain a schedule of activities and will confer with other departments regarding job assignments as needed.

• Routinely attends and contributes to case plans at Placement Review Committee and Permanency Planning Committee meetings.

• Participates in scheduled administrative meetings and other committees as assigned.

• Conducts yearly performance evaluations of assigned employees.

• Attends court hearings to provide consultation to Agency attorney and testifying caseworkers.

• Represents the Agency in the community via speeches, service on boards, etc.

• Routinely provides own transportation to and from client’s homes, meetings, outreach visits and other job - related appointments in a timely manner and be able to access those locations with reasonable accommodations.

• Will apply relevant Child Welfare Experience to supervision and other supervisory duties.

• Utilizes personal characteristics and demonstrates a commitment necessary to enhance the Agency’s mission.

• Utilizes strong assessment and problem solving skills in supervisory duties.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills in implementing oversight over assigned caseworkers.

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in performing supervisory duties.

• Is able to implement the skills necessary to diffuse angry and hostile clients.

• Is able to demonstrate the ability to foster team functioning within the unit, the department, and with the management team.

• Does not pose a threat to the health and safety of the department.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Willing to travel and meet County requirements for Fleet policy.

• Other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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. 

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently. 

• Should have computer skills to manage spreadsheets and to maintain required documentation.

• Knowledge of Juvenile Act, ASFA, Fostering Connections and other applicable laws and regulations.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Acceptable PA State Police and FBI background check

• PA ChildLine Clearances

• Acceptable Pre-employment drug screen

• Acceptable driver history checks in accordance with County policy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to travel to various locations for meetings, independently etc

• Must have the ability to work independently

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature, no special demands are required

• Does not pose a threat to the health and safety of the department

• Position has been identified as having potential for exposure to Hepatitis

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.