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Reference #: 4460627 THE POSITION Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for people like you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for a County Casework Screening Supervisor in its Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position is responsible for the supervision of the agency Intake/Screening functions reporting to the Social Service Coordinator or agency Administrator. The individual in this position will supervise six (6) Phone Screeners and one support worker. You will be responsible for providing direct oversight of intake and screening functions following all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Your duty will include providing, through individual and group supervision, information, clarification interpretation of regulation, training/education, support and guidance to the supervisees.  The supervisor in this role and their workers must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the mission and vision of statements of the agency. Additionally, you will be responsible for: *Cases referred to the Agency during regular business hours. *Ensuring all referrals are acknowledged in a timely manner by the unit. *Processing referrals as screen outs, field screens, I&R, LEO, Supplemental, Secondary, CHS, and GPS/CPS intakes accepted for assessment. *Assigning a response time according to the 2020 GPS Bulletin. *Distributing the referrals directly to intake supervisors for assignment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 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:

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. 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 Requirement: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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). 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.

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/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.