County Casework Manager 2 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4717695) Apply  County Casework Manager 2 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y Salary $48,000.00 Annually Location Northumberland County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-11652-L0628 Department Local Government Division HS Northumbrlnd Co Child Welfa Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date 11/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0628 Position Number 80006693 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212749 Bureau / Division HS Northumbrlnd Co Child Welfare Worksite Address 322 North 2nd Street City Sunbury, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17801 Contact Name Anne Eyster Contact Phone 570.988.4237 Contact Email anne.eyster@norrycopa.net + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Northumberland County Children & Youth is looking for a motivated and dependable individual with a passion for helping others. We work in close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, courts, schools, and other community resources to assess and assure the safety and well-being of children and ensure that they have the opportunity for healthy development and permanency in a timely manner. Join our team as a County Casework Manager 2 and help lead agency staff in performing a variety of social service and casework duties designed to support children, youth, and families in our community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a professional social service position in which you will oversee Children & Youth social service supervisors organize and administer department activities as well as perform community organizational responsibilities in terms of assessing community needs and resources. Your coordination of children and youth activities with other programs and agencies will rely on a thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws. You will have have the opportunity to work closely with the overall judicial system, president judge, and juvenile probation office where necessary. Responsibilities include: + Preparing annual service plans and budget estimates, including the assessment of community needs and resources + Coordinating children and youth related social services with other county programs and agencies + Supervising a group of lower-level county social service supervisors + Preparing and directing the compilation of reports, correspondence, and the maintenance of files and records + Conducting management and case staff meetings + Training staff on current policies, programs, and procedures + Developing and evaluating ongoing staff training needs and programs + Acting as staff assistant to the Children and Youth Advisory Board + Facilitating Children and Youth Services primary providers meeting 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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.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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. 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. 01 How many years of full-time professional experience in public or private social work do you possess? + 4 years or more + 3 but less than 4 years + 2 but less than 3 years + Less than 2 years + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional public or private social work experience in a public welfare program? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional public or private social work experience in a supervisory capacity? + Yes + No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 Have you completed at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + Yes + No 08 How much graduate coursework have you completed in social work? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 60 credits or more + 45 but less than 60 credits + 30 but less than 45 credits + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 09 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3) + Yes 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISIONManages program units providing direct supervision to supervisors in the areas of clinical competencies, supervisor techniques, management and budget information, and training needs. Processes and shares information from the supervisory group to administration and vice versa. Evaluates staff performance, provides orientation/training to new supervisors, conducts interviews, and makes recommendations for selection of staff. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have managerial or supervisory experience performing all aspects of this work behavior including assigning and reviewing work of supervisors; monitoring performance; approving leave; recommending personnel actions regarding staffing and discipline; and providing orientation/training to new staff. + B. I have managerial or supervisory experience performing all aspects of this work behavior including assigning and reviewing work of caseworkers and/or other subordinate staff; monitoring performance; approving leave; recommending personnel actions regarding staffing and discipline; and providing orientation/training to new staff. + C. I have supervisory or management experience performing limited aspects of this work behavior such as assigning and reviewing work of subordinate staff and/or students or providing orientation/training to new staff. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The actual duties you performed related to managing programs and providing supervision + The job titles of those you managed/supervised + Your level of responsibility 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INTERPRETS AND APPLIES POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONSInterprets and applies policies, procedures, and regulations of a program for an agency to other community organizations, agency staff, and the public. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations of a program for an agency AND I was able to explain this information to staff and individuals outside the agency such as other community organizations, school professionals, law enforcement, or the public. + B. I have experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations of a program for an agency AND I was able to explain this information internally to other staff. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to regulatory compliance, contract interpretation, business law, policy development, human resources, or labor relations. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 13 In the text bow below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The type(s) of policies, procedures, and regulations that you interpreted and applied + The audience to whom you interpreted and applied the policies, procedures, regulations + Your level of responsibility 14 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTParticipates in the development of program planning, policies and procedures, and service implementation as needed. Updates and implements programs/policies/services due to the development of new programs, or changes in laws, regulations, etc. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience leading a team or project in developing program plans, policies and procedures, and/or service implementation. I was responsible for implementing new practices to staff due to the development of new programs, or due to changes in laws, regulations, etc. to meet the new requirements and to ensure program compliance. + B. I have experience reviewing policies, procedures, services, and/or data to provide input or recommend changes to programs; AND I applied established revisions and updates as needed. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or policy development. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed In this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The programs, policies, and services that you participated in developing, updating, and implementing + Your level of responsibility 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - REVIEWS CASE RECORDSReviews internal records of program staff for regulatory compliance including risk assessments, safety assessments, and family service plans. Ensures risk and safety ratings completed by caseworkers are accurate and justifiable. Ensures that timely, quality services are provided to the clients. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience conducting regulatory compliance related to child welfare/protective services. My duties included reviewing internal records for regulatory compliance and ensuring adequacy, quality, and timeliness of program services. + B. I have experience conducting regulatory compliance in program areas other than child protective services such as aging, mental health/intellectual disabilities, or juvenile probation. My duties included reviewing internal records for regulatory compliance and ensuring adequacy, quality, and timeliness of program services. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to risk assessment, compliance, or policy analysis. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed In this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The actual duties you performed related to reviewing staff records for regulatory compliance + Your level of responsibility 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov