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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County Social Work Training Specialist (Local Government) - Lycoming/Clinton County MH/ID Program in Pennsylvania
County Social Work Training Specialist (Local Government) - Lycoming/Clinton County MH/ID Program
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County Social Work Training Specialist (Local Government) - Lycoming/Clinton County MH/ID Program
Salary
$55,057.60 Annually
Location
Lycoming County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-10497-L0813
Department
Local Government
Division
HS Lycoming-Clinton Co Mh/Id U
Opening Date
10/23/2024
Closing Date
11/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0813
Position Number
80012717
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88213441
Bureau / Division
Lycoming and Clinton Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
Worksite Address
200 East Street
City
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17701
Contact Name
Victoria Longo
Contact Phone
570.326.7895
Contact Email
vlongo@joinder.org
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? If so, the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program, System of Care Unit is interested in talking with you! We are eager to welcome a County Social Work Training Specialist to our team of professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead behavioral health training and development for human services employees, partners, and community members. Join an agency that provides opportunity for career growth. Bring your ambition and talents to our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the training lead assigned to the System of Care (SOC) Services unit, you will be responsible for developing, conducting, evaluating, and coordinating training and development programs for all partners in the child servicing system. Partners include but are not limited to social service staff, academic faculty, children, and families. Work involves the analysis and determination of training needs, selection of appropriate resources, and design of training materials and programs. You will be expected to exercise Initiative and independent judgment within the framework of System of Care objectives and Behavioral Health training needs. This position requires travel throughout Lycoming and Clinton Counties and reports directly to the SOC Project Director.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-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 professional experience in public or private social work, including or supplemented by one year of experience in staff development or supervision involving the development, coordination or evaluation of training programs; and a bachelor's degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
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 r esidency 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 Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, or Union counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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.
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
How much full-time professional experience do you possess in public or private social work?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
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.
03
How much full-time professional experience do you possess in staff development or supervision involving the development, coordination or evaluation of training programs?
1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None
04
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.
05
How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in human services, anthropology, art therapy, child development, counseling, criminology, movement therapy, gerontology, human behavior, music therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, or special education?
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 your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in education, organizational development, human resources, training and development, or any other field that focuses on developing and implementing training programs?
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 your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
07
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. 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 questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
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) .
Yes
08
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RESEARCH AND ANALYZE DATA
Researches evidence-based and client-centered practices in the fields of human services, social work, and behavioral health. Collects and analyzes information to determine relevancy for training content development.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching practices in the fields of human services, social work, or behavioral health, AND analyzing the information to determine relevancy for training content development.
B. I have experience researching AND analyzing information to determine its relevancy for training content development. This was NOT related to human services, social work, or behavioral health.
C. I have experience researching practices in the fields of human services, social work, or behavioral health, OR analyzing information to determine relevancy for training content development.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or data analytics.
I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
09
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience researching and analyzing data.
The type(s) of data you researched and analyzed.
Your level of responsibility.
10
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Develops human services training content and materials for a wide variety of audiences. Determines training objectives and prepares instructional documents and visual aids for both in-person and web-based presentations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing HUMAN SERVICES training content and materials for a wide variety of audiences, including determining training objectives and preparing instructional documents and visual aids.
B. I have experience developing training content and materials for a wide variety of audiences, including determining training objectives and preparing instructional documents and visual aids. This was NOT related to Human Services.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training development or adult education.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience developing training, including the subject matter(s) and type(s) of training you developed.
Your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CONDUCT TRAINING
Conducts human services training in settings such as conferences, workshops, seminars, physical classrooms, and synchronous/asynchronous webcasts/e-learning. Determines best method for presenting and adapting information to target audience to ensure comprehension..
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting formal HUMAN SERVICES training. I determined the best method for presenting and adapting information to target audience to ensure comprehension.
B. I have experience conducting formal training. I determined the best method for presenting and adapting information to target audience to ensure comprehension. This was NOT related to Human Services.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience conducting training, including the type(s) of training and the audiences to whom you presented.
Your level of responsibility.
16
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROGRAM EVALUATION
Develops training evaluation tools to assess training outcomes. Analyzes evaluation data to determine training program quality, identify strengths and weaknesses of training program, and make revisions to training program to enhance quality.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing training evaluation tools to assess training outcomes. I analyzed evaluation data to determine training program quality, and to identify strengths and weaknesses of training program.
B. I have experience developing training evaluation tools to assess training outcomes. SOMEONE ELSE analyzed evaluation data to determine training program quality, and to identify strengths and weaknesses of training program.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or evaluation.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
18
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience analyzing and assessing evaluation data.
Your level of responsibility.
19
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
20
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance and consultative support to program administrators, peers, families involved in the child servicing system, and other stakeholders regarding evidence-based principles, effective human service practices, and guidelines for training to maintain a quality and effective system of care.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative support to groups and individuals involved in the HUMAN SERVICES field, including administrators, peers, and families.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative support to groups or individuals. This was NOT related to Human Services.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
21
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical assistance or support, including the type of assistance and to whom you provided it.
Your level of responsibility.
22
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
