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Facility Guardian Officer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Facility Guardian Officer

Salary

$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-93912-40200

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Div Spt Srvs

Opening Date

09/24/2024

Closing Date

10/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

40200

Position Number

00016657

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00211742

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Administrative Services/Division of Support Services

Worksite Address

1451 Hillside Drive

City

Clarks Summit , Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18411

Contact Name

Christie Sharma

Contact Phone

717.###.####

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate individual with a career interest in fiscal management? Would you enjoy working for a public service organization where you can use and improve your skill set? The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Administrative Services, is searching for a Facility Guardian Officer to join their team. We are searching for a motivated individual who supports the Clarks Summit State Hospital's mission of providing the highest quality of care and services to our residents. Join our Community of Hope and make a difference in the lives of some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Facility Guardian Officer within the Department of Human Services, your role will involve executing intricate responsibilities as a court-appointed guardian or representative payee for clients at the facility who lack an external appointee or have consented to such an appointment. In this capacity, you will evaluate the financial circumstances of residents and authorize the distribution of funds in compliance with state fiduciary laws, departmental policies, relevant legislation, and regulations pertaining to benefits, while also considering the specific needs of each resident.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Clarks Summit.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Four years of bookkeeping experience and one year of experience in financial planning or management of individual accounts; or

+ Two years of bookkeeping experience and one year of experience in financial planning or management of individual accounts, and an associate's degree in business administration or accounting; or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of financial planning or management of individual accounts.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in financial planning or management of individual accounts?

+ Yes

+ No

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 experience must also 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.

How many years of full-time bookkeeping experience do you possess?

+ 4 years or more

+ 2 but less than 4 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

How much college coursework have you completed in accounting, finance, business management, business administration, or a related field?

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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you are claiming credits/degree 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 visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Bachelor's degree or higher

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ Associate's degree

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

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 ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - FINANCIAL COUNSELING

Provide financial counseling to clients, clients' families, staff, attorneys, brokers, realtors, appraisers, and financial directors regarding a client's current and projected needs, spending patterns, and availability of assets.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing financial counseling to clients, their families, staff, attorneys, realtors, appraisers, and financial directors.

+ B. I have experience providing financial counseling to clients.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as financial counseling, financial planning, etc.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior

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

+ Your experience providing financial counseling

+ To whom you have provided counseling

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - AUDITING CLIENT ACCOUNTS/BENEFITS

Conduct audits of cash and confirm purchases to ensure client funds are accounted for, disbursed properly, and managed within established guidelines. Report changes in a client's status to benefit-issuing agencies to continue eligibility and ensure benefits are handled in the best interest of the client.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting audits of cash and purchases to ensure client funds are accounted for, disbursed properly, and managed within guidelines. I have reported changes in a client's status to agencies for eligibility and benefit purposes.

+ B. I have experience conducting audits of cash and purchases to ensure client funds are accounted for, disbursed properly, and managed within guidelines. Someone else was responsible for reporting changes in a client's status to agencies for eligibility and benefit purposes.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as auditing, data analysis, etc.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience

+ Your experience conducting audits of cash/purchases to ensure properly managed funds

+ Your experience reporting changes in client status to agencies for eligibility and benefit purposes

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SERVE AS FIDUCIARY/REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE

Serve as a fiduciary/trustee for a client through the Orphans' Court by managing all property within a client's real and personal estate, reporting annual accountings, and complying with legal statutes and codes. Serve as an advocate and representative payee for clients in financial matters and benefit programs ensuring payment for current and future necessities are covered.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience serving as a fiduciary/trustee for a client by managing their estate, reporting annual accountings, and complying with statutes and codes. I have also served as an advocate and representative payee for clients in financial matters and benefit programs ensuring payment for necessities.

+ B. I have experience serving as an advocate and representative payee for clients in financial matters or benefit programs ensuring payment for necessities.

+ C. I have experience serving as an advocate for client's needs

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to this work behavior such as accounting, finance, trusts, estate planning, etc.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience

+ Your experience serving as a fiduciary/trustee for client estates and reporting accountings

+ Your experience serving as a representative payee for clients to pay for necessities

+ Your experience advocating for client's needs

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION

Performs the full range of supervisory duties. This includes planning, organizing and delegating work assignments; preparing and updating job descriptions and performance standards to reflect current duties; evaluating employee performance; initiating corrective and disciplinary actions; conducting staff meetings; and identifying and conducting training for staff.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning and assigning work to staff; preparing and updating job descriptions and performance standards; evaluating employee performance; initiating disciplinary actions; and identifying/conducting training.

+ B. I have experience as a lead worker, which included assigning or delegating work, conducting meetings, and training staff.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to this work behavior such as management, planning, delegation, etc.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

+ The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience

+ Your duties as a supervisor (evaluating employee performance, initiating discipline, preparing/updating performance standards, etc.)

+ Your duties as a lead worker (assigning work, conducting meetings, training staff)

+ Your specific responsibilities

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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