County Children, Youth, and Families Program

2 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

THE POSITION:


Are you searching for a professional opportunity in the administration, evaluation, and coordination of programs that help ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children in your community? Blair County Children, Youth, and Families is looking for a Program Specialist to be part of their leadership team.

Do not miss this opportunity to onboard, coach, and guide staff to be strength-based and engaging in their interactions with the children and families we serve

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

  • This position serves as the training liaison for the agency by mentoring, training, and shadowing staff via charting the course or supervisory training series modules. You will coordinate and establish schedules for newly hired staff to shadow and train beside seasoned caseworkers. This includes participating in interviews and the selection of new hires.


Through your work you will model the agency's mission, vision, and values and share information about these ideals through events and trainings with the community, relaying vital information back to the agency.

This involves travelling to attend committees and meetings as well as overnight travel and attendance at local, state, and regional trainings.

Be part of something bigger than yourself and help guide other professionals to focus on the strengths and positives of each individual while protecting the rights and welfare of children in our community

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 60minute lunch. Supervisor Emergency Duty Coverage, as scheduled.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Two 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.

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.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
  • 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:

Veterans:

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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