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Reference #: 4544560 THE POSITION Are you searching for a professional opportunity in the administration, evaluation, and coordination of programs that help ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children in your community? Blair County Children, Youth, and Families is looking for a Program Specialist to be part of their leadership team. Do not miss this opportunity to onboard, coach, and guide staff to be strength-based and engaging in their interactions with the children and families we serve!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position serves as the training liaison for the agency by mentoring, training, and shadowing staff via charting the course or supervisory training series modules. You will coordinate and establish schedules for newly hired staff to shadow and train beside seasoned caseworkers. This includes participating in interviews and the selection of new hires.

Through your work you will model the agency's mission, vision, and values and share information about these ideals through events and trainings with the community, relaying vital information back to the agency. This involves travelling to attend committees and meetings as well as overnight travel and attendance at local, state, and regional trainings. Be part of something bigger than yourself and help guide other professionals to focus on the strengths and positives of each individual while protecting the rights and welfare of children in our community!

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. Supervisor Emergency Duty Coverage, as scheduled. 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: Two years of professional level experience in the field of children, youth and families; 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 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 Vete ans' 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.