Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv
5/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services
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THE POSITION
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Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co. This opportunity is for a Supervisor to oversee the Somerset County Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) providing leadership to ensure that approximately 350-400 individuals with an Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) receive coordinated, person-centered services that promote stability, choice, and continuity of care. Through a comprehensive case management and advocacy approach this role supports individuals in accessing services that align with their strengths, preferences, and needs. Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave. Apply today!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This role oversees the daily operations of the Somerset Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) program, fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. This Supervisor supports the professional growth of Supports Coordinators (SC's) (County Caseworkers) through individual and group supervision, helping staff build skills in identifying needs, engaging individuals and families, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
- Reviews Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and provides ongoing guidance to SC's in completing documentation in a timely, thorough, and person-centered manner, while maintaining required records in accordance with SCO policies and procedures.
- Ensures that services are delivered in alignment with agency values, regulatory requirements, and best practices in social services, with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and trauma-informed care.
- Interprets and communicates current and emerging regulations, policies and procedures in a clear and supportive manner.
- Provides technical assistance with systems such as Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and Electronic Incident Management (EIM), supporting staff in understanding and responding to incidents with a focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Prepares for and participates in supervisory meetings and ensures timely, transparent communication with SC's and clerical staff. Coordinates the dissemination of information from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).
- Ongoing quality assurance activities include reviewing case records and conducting file reviews.
- Communicates clear expectations regarding productivity and documentation requirements, while recognizing the importance of balancing quality care with administrative responsibilities.
- Monitors reports and overall productivity, working collaboratively with staff to make adjustments as needed. Reviews and assigns referrals.
- Maintains a small caseload, including developing ISPs and completing ongoing monitoring, ensuring services remain responsive and person-centered.
- May provide education and outreach to community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.
- In collaboration with leadership, assists in assessing community and provider needs, reviews waiting lists, contributes recommendations for program development or enhancement, and participates in the review of policies, procedures, and program planning documentation.
- Recruits, interviews, and select staff, as well as supporting their onboarding and ongoing development.
- Attends In-service-training(s) and performs other related duties as required.
- Throughout all responsibilities, this role prioritizes creating an environment that promotes safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness for both individuals receiving services and staff.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.
- Telework: Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for six months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after three months of employment.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- 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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$42,047.00 Annually
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.
May 07, 2026