Children Youth Assistant Administrator 1 Local Government - Allegheny County CY
Children Youth Assistant Administrator 1 Local Government - Allegheny County CY
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$ 62250 - 107345
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for working in an environment that serves to help others Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Children Youth and Families (OCYF) is seeking hardworking forwardthinking applicants who are dedicated to the safety security protection and stability of children within our county. In this leadership role you will be responsible for the overall administration of the regional office and supervision of the regional office staff. If you would like to make a positive impact in Allegheny County we invite you to apply today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A key function of the Assistant Administrator 1 is to analyze the utilization of the offices services through a review of available statistics reports and patterns of referrals or requests for services. This includes monitoring and evaluating supervisor staff performance and quality assurance as compared to service delivery and staff efficiency and effectiveness. Additional duties include planning organizing and assigning work establishing office goals and priorities interviewing and selecting candidates when vacancies occur and providing orientation and training to new supervisors. You will have the opportunity to speak to or select other Regional Office staff to speak to community groups agencies and others about current OCYF issues DHS/OCYF services and community responsibilities. If requested this position Investigates and prepares responses to inquiries with OCYF from federal and state agencies on compliance issues concerning regulations and policies. Your work may involve performing special projects as requested by the Executive Director DHS and the Deputy Director or Assistant Deputy Director OCYF.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 bachelors 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.
- 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
