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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Children & Youth Assistant Administrator 1 (Local- Monroe County C & Youth in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4466819 THE POSITION Do you want to advance your social work career and collaborate with administrators to develop and implement comprehensive, realistic agency plans? Join our Children & Youth Services Agency as an Assistant Administrator! Unleash your potential, assist with department budgetary needs, and oversee agency supervisors and staff. Your work will help ensure child welfare laws are being followed and that guidance is provided to youth and families. Make a positive impact on social, economic, or physical aspects everyday life in your community!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK A Children & Youth Assistant Administrator 1 works under senior administrators and is responsible for the supervision of agency program managers and supervisors as well as the review, analysis, and development of operational policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include coordinating positive relationships between agencies and representing the Agency Administrator at select meetings with the public, judiciary, state officials, and local officials concerning the functions and programs of the agency when necessary. This position also oversees staff training and development with expertise in case management and aids managers, supervisors, and caseworkers in crisis intervention work. Become a leader in the coordination of community resources to improve family conditions and join our team!
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 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: 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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this positio . 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.
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.