Early Intervention Casework Supervisor (County Casework Supv (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID

Are you a social service professional who is passionate about helping families give their children the best possible start in life? Apply for this Early Intervention Casework Supervisor (County Casework Supervisor) position with Wayne County's Bureau of Behavioral Development Programs and Early Intervention. In this role, you will supervise Early Intervention Service Coordinators in our County Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Department, helping to provide support, case management, and services to families with children, from birth to age five, with developmental delays and disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can grow and be a part of their community. Join our agency and be part of a team where you can make and see a difference in the lives around you!

As an Early Intervention Casework Supervisor, you will help our team ensure that children with developmental delays and disabilities are supported by effective collaboration among parents, service practitioners, and others who work with young children needing special services. Your responsibilities will involve providing direct supervision to casework staff by coordinating, reviewing, monitoring, and supervising the scheduling and implementation of independent evaluations, eligibility determinations, individual and family support plan development, and the identification of early intervention supports and services.

You will also oversee service coordination billing in collaboration with the agency fiscal department, prepare summaries and reports as needed, and participate in agency meetings. Additional duties include serving as the initial arbiter responsible for mediating family grievances regarding services and supports; participating in the oversight of current services, staff, and staff training; and making recommendations for the development of new protocols and practices. We will rely on you to monitor and support your staff in ensuring the appropriateness and quality of services provided to children and their families. Share your skills and be part of our collaborative and caring team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Employee may have occasional overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
• 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.

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:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.
• 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. *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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

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.

• 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.