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

Do you have a passion for working in an environment that serves to help others? Clearfield County Child Welfare Service is seeking a hard-working, forward-thinking individual who is dedicated to the safety, security, protection, and stability of children within our county. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for providing administration, supervisory, planning, and managerial support within the department. Join us in our mission of protecting children and preserving families, assuring their safety and permanent placement!

As a Children & Youth Assistant Administrator 1, you will be responsible for the overall management of the agency in the absence of the Administrator. This involves participating in long and short-term planning; assisting with the review of performance evaluations; interviewing and selecting new hires; as well as managing program planning and development for staff, providers, and other committees. You will have the opportunity to monitor direct and contracted services to ensure program quality, efficiency, and conformance with established federal, state, and local regulations and policies. Additional responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and developing operational policies and procedures
• Assisting with implementing the annual plan and budget
• Serving as the internship liaison
• Representing the agency at meetings
• Preparing a variety of program reports and correspondence
• Conducting agency staff training
• Acting as emergency on-call back-up supervisor within rotation of other agency supervisors

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.
• 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:

• 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.

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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.