HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM EXECUTIVE 2 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have experience in identifying, implementing, and evaluating best practices for human services program operations? Can your leadership bring transformative direction to the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services'Juvenile Court Services Unit and its processes? The Department of Human Services needs a dedicated Human Services Program Executive 2 to join our team. Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of Pennsylvania's juveniles!

A Human Services Program Executive 2 will administer, plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services' (BJJS) Juvenile Court Services Unit. You will analyze trends to ensure our services offer the appropriate placement of youth, address intake and diversion efforts, and follow proper discharge coordination. In addition, you will monitor all contracted service providers and provide outside agencies with technical assistance and guidance. Although work is performed with a high degree of independence, you will work collaboratively with the BJJS Director and with federal, state, and local agencies.

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 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work at the BJJS worksite that is closest to your home. Possible work locations are available in Allegheny, Luzerne, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Montour, Montgomery, Perry, and Philadelphia counties.
• Overtime is as needed. Travel will be required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, reporting to the office 2 days per week. 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 your assigned headquarters office.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Human Services Program Executive 1 (Commonwealth title); or
• Five years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations, including three years of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional supervisory experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations.

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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require medical examination.
• 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 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.

• 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.