Children & Youth Assistant Administrator 1 (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y

Are you team oriented and passionate about ensuring that children have an opportunity for healthy growth and development? Blair County Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) is looking for a Children & Youth Assistant Administrator 1 to serve as a Program Manager with our administrative team. Join us for the chance to share your administrative and supervisory skills with other professionals who collaboratively provide the resources needed to strengthen families and ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children!

In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the delivery of services to strengthen families and protect the rights and welfare of children in our community. Your responsibilities will involve consulting and collaborating with direct services supervisors, caseworkers, and support staff regarding case specific or position related concerns and needs, as well as encouraging and supporting the implementation and practice of agency practice standards and initiatives. Our team will rely on you to monitor referrals made to external providers; review and authorize payment of invoices; and ensure staff supervision, training, learning, and mentoring occur to achieve a high-performance organization that delivers customer-driven public child welfare services. You will also support our team by assisting in any area of service delivery or problem resolution as needed.

As a member of the administrative team, you will help develop and sustain the vision and mission that guides the direction and administration of the CYF department. This includes development and implementation of departmental goals, initiatives, programs, and budget with approval by the administrator; participating in interdepartmental and/or cross-functional collaboration, communication and problem-solving; and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and county laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Apply now and advance your career in a role where you can help others empower children and their families to create positive change and achieve the best place for children to grow and thrive!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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:

• Three years of experience in the field of public or private social work, including one year working with children and youth in an administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 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.