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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County Social Worker 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County MH/ID (Multiple Vac in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4427504 THE POSITION Allegheny 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 WORK These 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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS: 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link 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 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.
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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.