Reference #: 4410664 THE POSITION Are you team oriented, highly organized, and looking for an administrative position with a meaningful mission? Blair County Children, Youth, and Families is looking for an assistant administrator to join our team. Make a difference in your community with us!

Blair County offers a competitive benefits package! This includes health insurance with prescription and vision components, retirement plan options, and group term life insurance. We also support our employees by providing sick days, paid holidays, and additional pay for on-call shifts to reward your hard work and encourage work/life balance.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK A Children & Youth Assistant Administrator 1 assists the administrator in directing the overall operation of the department. This position oversees and coordinates delivery of services as required by all legislative mandates as well as encourages and supports implementation and practice of agency practice standards and initiatives. Work includes monitoring referrals made to external providers, reviewing and authorizing payment of invoices, and encouraging staff to achieve their highest potential by ensuring supervision, training, learning, and mentoring to help them deliver effective customer-driven public and child welfare services.

This position collaborates with other administrative staff to develop and sustain the vision and mission that guides the direction and administration of the department through the implementation of departmental goals, initiatives, programs, and budget with approval by the administrator. The incumbent also consults and collaborates with direct services supervisors, caseworkers, and support staff regarding case specific or position related concerns, needs, and problem solving. Make a meaningful impact with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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: Three years of experience in the field of public or private social work, including one year working with children and youth in an administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  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: 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 equirements 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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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.

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.