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THE POSITION
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Would you like to make a positive impact on children and families in the community? The Northumberland County Children & Youth Services is eager to welcome a County Casework Manager 2 to our dedicated team of professionals. Our staff perform a variety of social service and casework duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families. We work in close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, Courts, schools, and other community resources in assisting the families. If you are motivated, dependable, and passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others, this is the perfect job for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This is a professional social service position in a County Children and Youth Agency that is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the workers in their unit. You will perform primary supervisory tasks within the Children and Youth Services Program. This includes completing related work as required and organizing and administering activities of Northumberland County Children and Youth Services. The incumbent maintains overall control of staff as well as community organizational responsibilities in terms of assessing community needs and resources, and the coordination of children and youth activities with other programs and agencies. A thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws as they pertain to the welfare of children and youth within Northumberland County must be maintained.
Other duties include preparing annual service plans and budget estimates, representing our agency at regional and statewide meetings, preparing and directing the compilation of reports and correspondence, and overseeing the maintenance of files and records. You will also conduct and facilitate regular meetings, train staff, and evaluate ongoing staff training needs and programs. Additionally, you will act as staff assistant to the children and youth advisory board and make recommendations to Northumberland County commissioners on agency related matters. Advance your career and help lead our team in providing a continuum of care and services to assure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of experience in public or private social work including two years in a public welfare program, two of which must have been 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:
- 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).
- This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
- 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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
$48,000.00 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.
Feb 26, 2025