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THE POSITION
Do you desire to be a part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you consider yourself to be someone who is patient, organized, has sound judgment, and communicates well with all ages?
Then this position at Wayne County Human Services, Children and Youth Agency, is for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Conduct interviews to obtain information from clients, their family members, and others to identify economic, emotional, health, or physical barriers which impede children's ability to improve and thrive.
Provide information about agency programs; determine / verify eligibility for program services. Assist families in formulating plans to change behaviors, circumstances, etc.
to effect a healthier and more productive lifestyle for their children. Make referrals as appropriate. Manage a caseload.
Keep reports and records well organized, understandable, and current.
Responsible, with supervision, to provide family services. Complete and process all procedures necessary to establish family eligibility for a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy.
Responsible for the provision of counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations.
Assist and plan for supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community.
Assist in providing protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children. Prepare social studies, case histories, and home studies.
Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner. Responsible, with supervision, to attend court hearings, prepare and / or present testimony on case progress, and make recommendations to the court regarding specific cases, if asked.
Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps and walking distances. Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present.
Often works more than eight hours per day. Frequent driving both in and out of County. Some out of county, overnight travel.
Required to drive County vehicle while transporting children and parents. 37.5 hours (full-time) per week, plus non-traditional and on-call hours when required.
Manage multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines.
Completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments. Frequent involvement in abuse, neglect and other situations where children are involved to determine appropriate and necessary steps needed to protect the children.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
Other Requirements :
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 :
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.
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 Info / 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
Last updated : 2024-03-23
Full Time
Public Administration
$51k-71k (estimate)
03/25/2024
03/31/2024
pa.gov
HARRISBURG, PA
>50,000
2015
TOM WOLF
>$50B
Public Administration
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