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Reference #: 4623068 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 assists the administrator in directing the overall operation of the department. Your position oversees and coordinates delivery of services as required by all legislative mandates as well as encourages and supports implementation and practice of agency practice standards and initiatives. Your work includes monitoring referrals made to external providers, reviewing and authorizing payment of invoices, and encouraging staff to achieve their highest potential by ensuring supervision, training, learning, and mentoring to help them deliver effective customer-driven public and child welfare services.

Your position collaborates with other administrative staff to develop and sustain the vision and mission that guides the direction and administration of the department through the implementation of departmental goals, initiatives, programs, and budget with approval by the administrator. You will also consult and collaborate with direct services supervisors, caseworkers, and support staff regarding case specific or position related concerns, needs, and problem solving. Make a meaningful impact with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. This position may require on-call overtime.

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.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require 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 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 appli ation 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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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.