CASEWORK SUPERVISOR (1st Shift) (Crisis)

This is a merit hire position. The hourly rate is $28.27. Dauphin County Mental Health/Autism/Developmental Programs is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Casework Supervisor (1st Shift) (Crisis). The Casework Supervisor  (First Shift) is one of two supervisory positions within the Crisis Intervention program and is responsible for the oversight of first shift Crisis Caseworkers including the Bi-lingual Caseworker, Homeless Specialist Caseworker, and the Northern Dauphin satellite office Caseworker and the Clerk Typist 2.  The Casework Supervisor  is responsible for the management of the program in the absence of the Crisis Program Director and provides back-up support in the absence of the other Casework Supervisor.

This Casework Supervisor exercises a high degree of independent judgement and decision-making and possesses a thorough working knowledge of the Crisis program’s policies and procedures and must have proficient knowledge of the Dauphin County mental health system, mental health commitment laws and other applicable mental health services regulations, including crisis counseling and intervention techniques and related mental health diagnostic and assessment skills. The Casework Supervisor works under the direction of the MH/A/DP Casework Manager 1, Crisis Program Director.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Other Requirements:

At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.