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Job description
County Casework Manager 1
Step into a meaningful role as a County Casework Manager 1 with Blair County Children, Youth & Families. You will lead and support staff who deliver essential services to children and families. Your leadership will help strengthen program quality and ensure children receive needed care. Be part of an agency committed to safety, growth, and positive change.
Description Of Work
This position focuses on guiding casework operations and supporting staff who serve children and families. The role emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and consistent oversight of casework activities. As a County Casework Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:
Staff Guidance: Mentor supervisory and casework staff in skills that support children
Program Review: Review data, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend improvements
Meeting Leadership: Hold monthly meetings with providers to discuss services and address issues
Administrative Work: Perform administrative tasks, attend meetings, and facilitate discussions
Issue Resolution: Address concerns from supervisors, caseworkers, providers, and families
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Rotate Emergency Duty coverage for after-hour calls.
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.
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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.
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.
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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.
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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.
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.
Who can apply
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