Assistant Human Services Director- Children & Youth

Job Description

Department: Cumberland County Children and Youth Services

Address: 16 W. High Street, Suite 200, Carlisle, PA 17013

Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday (75 hours bi-weekly)

Employment Type: permanent/full time

Position Code: CY2082

Salary: $40.65/hour; $79,267.50/annual

Pay Grade: 117

Recruitment Methods

• Transfer
• Reassignment
• Voluntary Demotion
• Promotion
  
  

Job Summary

To assist the Human Services Director by providing administration, supervisory, planning, and managerial support and assistance within the department; and to act on behalf of the Human Services Director in his/her absence.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the overall management of the Agency in the absence of the Human Services Director.
• Serves as a member of the Agency management team and participates in long- and short-term planning.
• Plans and conducts weekly administrative meeting in conjunction with Human Services Director and Human Services Managers.
• Plans, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned Human Service Managers.
• Assists with reviews of performance evaluations; assists in interviews and selection on employee hiring and/or other personnel actions.
• Reviews, analyzes and develops necessary agency operational policies and procedures.
• Manages quality control of social services through supervision, case reviews, outcome measures, Family Service Plan reviews, Permanency Reviews and response to community feedback.
• Manages program planning and development for staff, providers, planning boards and other committees as assigned.
• Assists Human Services Director and Fiscal Operations Officer in planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive agency annual plan and Needs Based Budget.
• Monitors direct and contracted services to ensure program quality, efficiency and conformance with established federal, state and local regulations and policies.
• Serves as internship liaison with colleges and universities.
• Represents the agency Human Services Director at meetings within the county, with the public, the judiciary, and the state and local officials concerning the functions and program of the county children and youth agency.
• Manages the preparation of a variety of program reports and correspondence.
• Required to obtain and maintain certifications as Direct Service Worker and Supervisor as delineated by statute.
• Attends meetings, training and in-services as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

MET's- Minimum Experience And Training

• Three years of professional experience in public or private social work, including two years in a supervisory capacity in a children and youth social services program agency and a bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Meet the minimum experience and training for the job
• Meritorious service: defined as the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting
  
  

Current County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion Policy.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide impactful and essential county services in the most effective, courteous, and financially responsible manner possible.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance
  

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
• 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
• Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
• Normal Retirement Options:
• Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
• Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options
  

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
• 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
• 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
• Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
• 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
• 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
• No waiting period to receive paid holidays
  

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
• 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance