County Casework Manager 1 (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y

Blair County Children, Youth & Families (CYF) is looking for a Casework Manager to be part of their Administrative team. This professional social service work of a supervisory nature is crucial for our efforts to provide for the safety permanency and wellbeing of children while promoting strong families, partnering with the community, and providing supportive resources. Take the next step in your career and help empower our team-and the children and families we serve-to create lasting positive change!

This position is responsible for administrative and supervisory work assisting the Children & Youth Administrator and Assistant Administrator and its purpose is to ensure that Blair County CYF programs comply with applicable federal, state, and county laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Your work will involve overseeing agency staff concerning program planning, interpreting overall program objectives, and advising on problems related to the coordination of CYF services.

Key responsibilities of this role include mentoring, guiding, and teaching supervisory and casework staff in the skills and techniques of providing protective and supportive services to abused and neglected children; reviewing and analyzing program data to prepare reports, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend changes in operational methods; and performing related administrative duties. Our team will rely on you to ensure that expectations are being well-communicated, issues are addressed as they arise, and operations are in compliance with all relevant regulations.

Apply now and achieve your professional goals with a team that is committed to strengthening families; protecting the rights and welfare of children; and ensuring that children have an opportunity for healthy growth and development!

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 public or private social work which included one year in a public welfare program and one year 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.

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.