Human Services Program Representative 1 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION Are you a passionate and driven professional looking for a meaningful career that has a lasting impact on children's lives? The Office of Children, Youth and Families is seeking a dedicated HumanServices Program Representative 1 to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will provide expert consultation, administrative support, and guidance to both public and private children and youth social service agencies. As part of our committed and diverse network, you will help strengthen and support families throughout Pennsylvania by fostering safe, nurturing, and healthy environments for children. If you are ready to make a difference and take on an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will assess the services provided by agencies and analyze the data they submit to ensure compliance with departmental policies. You will also verify that programs and services meet state standards, adhere to best practice guidelines, and align with legal and federal requirements. A key responsibility will be evaluating and analyzing child abuse allegations for children in out-of-home care, determining the validity of these claims, and offering recommendations for service delivery. You will collaborate with agency directors, county commissioners, governing boards, and other relevant stakeholders to implement these recommendations. Your workload will be managed through regular supervisory meetings to address current issues, and the scope of your responsibilities will be determined by factors such as the complexity, size, travel distance, and reported incidents of abuse within the assigned county. 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 weekWork hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 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 the headquarters office in Harrisburg.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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Three years of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human service program, and a bachelor's degree; orAn 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 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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.