County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Washington Co CY job vacancy

County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Washington Co C&YPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4579408) ApplyCounty Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Washington Co C&YSalary$60,500.00 AnnuallyLocation Washington County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-89354-L0626DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Washington Co Child WelfareOpening Date07/18/2024Closing Date7/31/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0626Position Number80007259UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88212763Bureau / DivisionHS Washington Co Child WelfareWorksite Address95 West Beau Street, 3rd FloorCityWashington, PennsylvaniaZip Code15301Contact NameCarrie TaylorContact Phone724.229.5930Contact Emailtaylorc@co.washington.pa.us

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THE POSITIONDo you have a background working with children & families and have a passion for working in an environment that serves to help others? Washington County Children & Youth is seeking a professional individual to join our Casework Supervisor team. Apply today and help us make a difference by protecting children and empowering families so that all members can thrive! DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will maintain organization and structure to assist casework staff in their job performance duties. This includes supervising caseworkers who investigate allegations of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect or situations with imminent risk of same. You will assess and provide direct and case management services to abused or neglected children and their families in the home, as well as provide direct and case management services to children and their families in out-of-the-home placements. Join us in this essential work to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children we serve. 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. This position includes working evening and weekend hours, as well as, performing on-call duties.

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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences;or

Any equivalent combination of experience and education 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:

You must pass a background investigation.

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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 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).

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.

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 do you possess in the field of public or private social work?

2 years or more

1 but less than 2 years

Less than 1 year

None

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.]

Have you completed 12 college-level credits in the 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 you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes

How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

30 credits or more

Less than 30 credits

None

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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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) .

Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1

Plans and assigns work to subordinates; monitors and reviews work for accuracy; manages employee schedules and overtime use; meets regularly with staff to review practices and procedures; facilitates, attends, and participates in meetings, conferences, and training programs to ensure all staff receive mandated training and any other relevant training to develop and maintain position skills and to provide effective and qualitative social services.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience performing all of the following five aspects of this work behavior: 1) planning and assigning work to subordinates, 2) monitoring and reviewing work for accuracy, 3) managing employee schedules, 4) attending, facilitating, and participating in meetings, conferences, and training programs, AND 5) ensuring all staff received mandatory training and any other relevant training.

B. I have experience performing at least two of the following five aspects of this work behavior: 1) planning and assigning work to subordinates, 2) monitoring and reviewing work for accuracy, 3) managing employee schedules, 4) attending, facilitating, and participating in meetings, conferences, and training programs, OR 5) ensuring all staff received mandatory training and any other relevant training.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management.

D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The specific duties you performed

Your level of responsibility (lead worker, supervisor, etc.)

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

College/University/Training Source

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2

Oversees and monitors investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect cases.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience conducting investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect cases; however, a supervisor or manager was responsible to oversee or monitor the investigation.

B. I have experience conducting investigations of cases other than child abuse/neglect.

C. I have have successfully completed college-level coursework related to fundamentals of investigation or criminal justice.

D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The type(s) of investigations you conducted

The actual duties you performed

Your level of responsibility

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

WORK BEHAVIOR 3

Provides case management and counseling services to children, youth, and family members to help cope with life situations, crises, and/or explore methods of adjusting to, modifying, or improving personal and social functioning.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience providing case management AND counseling services to children, youth, and family members to help cope with life situations, crises, and/or explore methods of adjusting to, modifying, or improving personal and social functioning.

B. I have experience providing case management OR counseling services in any social service area to help cope with life situations, crises, and/or explore methods of adjusting to, modifying, or improving personal and social functioning.

C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to counseling, sociology, psychology, or social welfare.

D. I have successfully completed undergraduate-level coursework related to counseling, sociology, psychology, or social welfare.

E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The type(s) of social service areas you provided case management and/or counseling services

The actual duties you performed

Your level of responsibility

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4

Prepares narrative and statistical reports, case summaries, letters, and other documents.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience preparing narrative OR statistical reports, case summaries, letters, and other documents. I was responsible for the final documents.

B. I have experience preparing portions of narrative or statistical reports; however, I was not responsible for the final version of the report. I have experience preparing case summaries, letters, and other documents and I was responsible for the final version of these documents.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, statistical analysis, or English composition.

D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The type(s) of reports (or other correspondence) you prepared

Your level of responsibility

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov

ID: #52127086
State: Pennsylvania Uspa 00000 Uspa USA
City: Uspa
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Showed: 2024-07-19
Deadline: 2024-09-17
Category: Et cetera