Program Specialist II - Children and Youth Services

Job Summary Organization:

Franklin County Children and Youth Services

Job Code/Title: Program Specialist II (Children and Youth Services) Type Position: Full Time Salary Range: $59,640.71 Pay Grade: 21 Posting Length: 10 Business Days Posting Dates: 10/14/2026 -10/28/2026 Contact Name/Number: Charles Martin III/(717) 261-3150 Job Description: See below

ELIGIBILITY – ALL CANDIDATE(S):

One year as a Children, Youth and Families Program Specialist 1; or three 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.

County of Franklin Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

HOW TO APPLY – ALL CANDIDATES

The following materials must be received by the Franklin County Human Resources.

If interested in applying, please complete the online application.

About Us

Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000 residents that call this beautiful area "home."

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training: One year as a Children, Youth and Families Program Specialist 1;

or

Three 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.

Job Description

FRANKLIN COUNTY PROGRAM SPECIALIST II (Children and Youth Service)

Position Description Exempt

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

To oversee the completion, collection, analysis, and submission of required child welfare data. To plan, develop, coordinate, and implement internal policies and procedures; to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement child welfare programs and initiatives; to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement for the Children and Youth Service a quality assurance program. And, to ensure that these programs are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

1. Oversees child welfare required data entry, collection, analysis and submission for C&Y.

2. Provides planning, development, and coordination of C&Y programs and services.

3. Provides technical assistance to C&Y providers with contract development and maintenance, and to ensure compliance to DPW regulations and County policies and procedures.

4. Development of internal policies and procedures.

5. Assist and aid in the development of the annual C&Y Needs-based Plan and Budget according to established guidelines.

6. Prepares reports analyzing C&Y services and other reports as required.

7. Reviews proposals for C&Y services.

8. Serves on various state, regional and local committees as required.

9. Completes Quality Assurance reviews for the agency.

10. Utilizes personal computer and other office equipment as needed.

11. Supervises Special grants or programs as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

1. Attends meetings, training, and in-services as required.

2. Performs other job-related duties as required.

3. Assists staff

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives occasional instruction and supervision from the Children and Youth Director regarding daily work duties.

SUPERVISON GIVEN

Supervision of assigned caseworkers in the Children &Youth Department.

Contact Details

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!

To apply for this position, please complete our online application. Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.

Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide advancement opportunities to everyone. Our employment practices are not influenced or affected by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other categories protected by law.