THE POSITION

Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day to day life events? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for people like you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for an Assistant Administrator 2 in its Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Children and Youth Assistant Administrator position is a professional, administrative position under the direction of the Children and Youth Administrator. This position assists with the daily operations and the administration of the state mandated, county operated Child Welfare Agency. A person in this position will demonstrate the System of Care Practice Model, which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. This system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals.

This position will oversee managers of all clinical including CPS, GPS, Screening, GPS intake and ongoing.

• Works closely with other senior leaders throughout the Human Services Division to achieve the best human services delivery system within the community, to integrate services within the division and community, and to build a positive culture throughout the division.
• Provides direct supervision and training to assigned staff, including but not limited to management staff, administrative assistants, and support staff.
• Provides direct supervision and support to staff to ensure the provision of services and implementation of laws, codes, programs, and policies prescribed by legislative bodies.
• Interprets and implements all State Child Welfare Regulations, Child Protective Services Law, Juvenile Act, as well as maintains compliance with all Federal programs, legislation, and entitlements.
• Performs public relations activities, such as public speaking, training (including interagency) and representing the agency at various community meetings, as assigned.
• Works cooperatively with administrative/management staff to provide and gather statistical information, generate reports, and implement policies and procedures and agency best practice.
• Ensures compliance is achieved and maintained in regulatory and fiscal requirements that govern LCCYS and that quality improvement processes are established to monitor best practices.
• Verifies and distributes all changes in all Child Protective Services policies and procedures.
• Oversees planning, training, case review, and program review functions for LCCYS.
• Provides the Executive Director/Administrator with statistical analyses to identify trends as they pertain to the services provided to children and families.
• Makes regular contact with service providers to obtain information regarding the services provided directly to the LCCYS children. Evaluates the delivery of services and assists with coordinating to assure the delivery of services is effective and appropriate.
• Directs staff in performing audits of LCCYS - provided or contracted services.
• Assists in preparation and conducting of public forums to solicit community response and participation in the development of programs and services.
• Participates in interviewing new employees.
• Participates in the preparation of State and County Plans and Budget Submissions.
• Performs related activities as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.
• Liaison to Law Enforcement Agencies, District Attorney Offices, Child Advocacy Center, and is an active member on the LCCYS Advisory Board.
• Attends and maintains membership in County and Statewide Committees that pertain to Child Welfare operations.
• Additional responsibilities include collaboration with other community agencies to promote and enhance social services delivery through joint program development, evaluation, and administration. Ongoing consultation with workers from the Statewide Adoption Network may also occur.
• Other duties may be assigned as related to the needs of the agency.
• The employee will attend twenty (20) hours of training annually to meet regulatory requirements.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in the field of public or private social work, including one year in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a children and youth social services program agency; 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 Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.