County Social Worker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4427504) ApplyCounty Social Worker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)Salary$54,181.00 - $59,599.10 AnnuallyLocation Allegheny County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-79104-L0631DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Allegheny Co Mh/Id UnitOpening Date03/22/2024Closing Date4/4/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0631Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88213402Bureau / DivisionHS Allegheny Co MH/ID UnitWorksite Address901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 5CityPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaZip Code15235Contact NameJoy A. WilkinsonContact Phone412.350.4976Contact EmailJoy.Wilkinson@AlleghenyCounty.US
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THE POSITIONAllegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking hard-working, robust, detailed-oriented social workers for our Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF). This is a rewarding opportunity to work with considerable independence and minimal supervision overseeing and coordinating complex and specialized social service functions for youth and families. Join a team of compassionate, driven individuals and help offer a wide range of options for Allegheny families. DESCRIPTION OF WORKThese County Social Worker 2 positions serve as Health Enrollment Coordinators for Allegheny DHS, OCYF, under the manager of placement stability and the supervisor of health enrollment. Responsibilities include providing intensive care management and ensuring agency responsiveness to youth and family needs. Work involves coordination with Pennsylvania local and state Offices of Medical Assistance Programs including physical and behavioral health managed care organizations under Health Choices and private insurers to facilitate health enrollment and continuity of care. Collaboration is also key for working in consultation with the county solicitor and paralegal staff to provide documentation and testimony to inform the health status for case management and permanency planning.This position also supports transition age youth through direct education and advocacy as well as facilitates health enrollment for youth served through Juvenile Probation. Do not miss this opportunity to advance your career and help the children our agency serves receive the healthcare they need.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of experience as a County Social Worker 1;or
Two years of professional social work experience in a public or private social services agency and graduation from an approved graduate school of social work.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
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 willnotbe 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/testoncefor 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.01 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Social Worker 1 for two or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional social work experience in a public or private social services agency?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you have a conferred master's degree in social work?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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