County Caseworker 3 - CQI Unit (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y

Would you enjoy collaborating with an agency that is committed to strengthening families, protecting the rights and welfare of children, and ensuring that children have an opportunity for healthy growth and development, free from abuse or neglect? If so, Blair County Children, Youth, and Families may have the position for you! We are seeking an experienced social service professional to become part of our leadership team as a County Caseworker 3. This is a rewarding opportunity to coach and guide our dedicated staff to be strength-based and engaging with those that they work and partner with. Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

As a County Caseworker 3, you will conduct advanced professional duties with a primary focus of assisting the Program Specialist with the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) including conducting quality assurance and regulatory reviews, and ensuring the agency is continually implementing best practices. Specific duties entail completing case file reviews and detailed quality service reviews in order to develop and implement continuous improvement goals. You will also conduct site visits with contracted providers to provide training and technical assistance, as well as complete internal audits and interpret agency policies and procedures. Additional tasks involve gathering and interpreting data related to client satisfaction surveys in order to obtain feedback and ensure an optimal level of services. This professional is responsible for ensuring all programs remain in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Emergency duty coverage, as scheduled.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a County Caseworker 2; or
• A bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and three years of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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:

• 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.

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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.