County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Armstrong County C&Y

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County Casework Supervisor (Local Government) - Armstrong County C&Y

Salary

$33,676.50 - $43,950.00 Annually

Location

Armstrong County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-84016-L0626

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Armstrong Co Child Welfare

Opening Date

06/12/2024

Closing Date

6/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0626

Position Number

80004087

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212703

Bureau / Division

Armstrong County Children and Youth Services

Worksite Address

310 South Jefferson Street

City

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16201

Contact Name

Lisa Smith

Contact Phone

724.548.3466

Contact Email

lesmith@co.armstrong.pa.us

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2024-84016-L0626). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 15, 2024 TO MAY 28, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Discover the integrity, inspiration and value in your work. Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services is actively seeking a County Casework Supervisor to complete our team. If you want to help other social service workers make a difference in the lives of children in your community, join us and help to protect children and preserve families, assuring their safety and permanent placement. Apply today for this rewarding opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Casework Supervisor, you will oversee the caseworkers who provide services to ensure the safety and welfare of neglected and abused children and youth in our county. In this position, you will train and supervise caseworkers who are engaged in the provision of a variety of services by planning the administrative aspects of the work such as the assignment of cases, districting, and monitoring the work flow. Through individual and group conferences, you will develop the caseworkers' efficiency and skill in determining the provision of services within established policy.

Additionally, you will review and analyze case records to determine the quality of services rendered; evaluate the effectiveness of agency services and contracted service providers ; collaborate with other agencies and provide information about the program to the community, including presentations which explain and advance the agency’s child protection mission; participate in management team meetings, fostering an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and dedication to the mission of the agency; and utilize a variety of software programs for case management and for the preparation of certain reports.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Flexibility in work schedule is often required since appointments may be outside of the standard Monday through Friday workday of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that can include weekends.

• 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 (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.

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Armstrong , Butler , Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson, or Westmoreland counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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).

• 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 .

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.

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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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

  02

  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.]

  03

  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

• No

  04

  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

  05

  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

  06

  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 Performance

Select 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.

  07

  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.)

  08

  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

  09

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2

Oversees and monitors investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect cases.

Levels of Performance

Select 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.

  10

  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 type(s) of investigations you conducted

• The actual duties you performed

• Your level of responsibility

  11

  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

  12

  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 Performance

Select 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.

  13

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

• The actual duties you performed

• Your level of responsibility

  14

  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

  15

  WORK BEHAVIOR 4

Prepares narrative and statistical reports, case summaries, letters, and other documents.

Levels of Performance

Select 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.

  16

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

• Your level of responsibility

  17

  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

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov