County Casework Manager 2 (Local Government) - Northumberland Co C&Y

Northumberland County Children & Youth is looking for motivated and dependable individuals with a passion for helping children and families. If this describes you, join our staff in this County Casework Manager 2 to supervise and help perform a variety of social service and casework duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families. Continue your career by assessing and assuring the safety and well-being of children while ensuring that they have the opportunity for healthy development and permanency in a timely manner with our team!

In this professional social service position, you will supervise and evaluate staff within your unit as well as organize and administer program activities. This includes assessing community needs and resources, and the coordination of children and youth activities with other programs and agencies. Work will rely on your thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws as they pertain to the welfare of children and youth within Northumberland County, as well as close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, courts, schools, and other community resources in assisting the families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare annual service plans and budget estimates, including the assessment of community needs and resources.
• Coordinate children and youth related social services with other county programs and agencies.
• Supervise a group of lower-level county social service supervisors.
• Interpret state and federal regulations and advises staff regarding the same.
• Prepare and directs the compilation of reports, correspondence and the maintenance of files and records.
• Conduct management and case staff meetings.
• Train staff on current policies, programs, and procedures.
• Develop and evaluates ongoing staff training needs and programs.
• Act as staff assistant to the children and youth Advisory Board.
• Represent the Northumberland County children and youth program with community agencies, and at regional and statewide meetings pertaining to children and Youth Services and makes recommendations to Northumberland County commissioners on agency related matters.
• Work closely with the overall judicial system, president judge and juvenile probation office where necessary.
• Facilitate children and Youth Services primary providers meeting.
• Hold regular meetings with supervisory staff.

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.
• 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:

• 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.

• 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.