County CYF Program Specialist 2 (Local Govt.) Allegheny Children & Youth (multiple vacancies)

Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Supervisor of Contract Monitoring, where your leadership will directly support children and families in crisis! As the driving force behind the Contract Monitoring Unit, you will evaluate and develop essential services, ensuring families remain intact during challenging times. Collaborate with stakeholders, negotiate grants, and oversee critical incident management while supervising a dedicated team. Your expertise will facilitate compliance and recommend improvements in programs that matter. Take on this pivotal role and help deliver high-quality services that transform lives-your mission starts here!

The Supervisor of Contract Monitoring at the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), reports to the Assistant Administrator and is responsible for overseeing the Contract Monitoring Unit. The role involves evaluating, monitoring, and developing contracted services for shelter, in-home, and out-of-home services to support children and families in crisis while aiming to keep families intact. The Supervisor manages program monitoring, evaluation, management, and reporting for grants and contracted services for all OCYF programs, overseeing the Contracts Monitoring Unit. Key duties and responsibilities include participating in the development and negotiation of grants and contracted services, overseeing the monitoring of grants and contracted services, coordinating the management of child abuse and critical incidents, participating in the grants and contracts approval process, preparing data for reporting and decision making, serving as a liaison for Contract Monitoring and the development of grants and contracted services, assisting with OCYF budgets, grants, and contracts, supervising Contract Monitoring Specialists and Clerical staff, implementing an internal quality assurance program, participating in planning and monitoring management team activities, preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining records, and undertaking special projects as needed.

As a Supervisor, you will interact with various stakeholders including OCYF staff, agency providers, the Assistant Deputy Director, and the Deputy Director. The role involves interpreting and ensuring compliance with goals, objectives, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Additionally, the Supervisor collaborates with agency staff, resolves issues, and recommends improvements in grants and contracted services. In summary, the Supervisor of Contract Monitoring plays a critical role in overseeing and managing grants and contracted services for OCYF, ensuring quality services are delivered to children and families in crisis, and working towards the goals and objectives of DHS/OCYF.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Possibly working in the field after hours for issues or emergencies.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Children, Youth and Families Program Specialist 1; or
• Three years of professional level experience in the field of children, youth and families; 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.
• 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.

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.

• 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.