Human Services Analyst Supervisor

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children, we invite you to join our team at the Office of Children, Youth, and Families. As a Human Services Analyst Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting and strengthening families while ensuring safe and healthy environments for children. While the work may be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding, and there are ample opportunities for professional development and growth within our diverse network. Apply now and be a part of making a difference in the lives of children.

As a Human Services Analyst Supervisor assigned to the Bureau of Policy, Programs, and Operations, you will play a vital role in upholding the mission of supporting the safety, permanency, and well-being of Pennsylvania's children, youth, and families. This position is responsible for overseeing and directing various aspects of the child welfare system, including child protective services, general protective services, in-home services, and appeals. You will also provide support for residential treatment services, waivers, mandated report training, and child care funding requests. Additionally, you will manage the Department of Human Services (DHS) website, handle issues related to human trafficking, and ensure compliance with the Children's Justice Act. This position is crucial in ensuring the overall welfare of children and families in Pennsylvania.

This role is also responsible for analyzing the programmatic and fiscal impact of proposed legislation related to child safety, permanency, and well-being in order to determine the effect on the DHS, public and private child welfare agencies, as well as the children and families served by the child welfare system. You will also provide consultation, technical assistance, and training to others on current best practices in the field. You will collaborate and coordinate with multiple entities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals and families receiving services. In addition, you will supervise staff orientation training and development to maintain and improve performance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. (negotiable)
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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 Human Services Analyst (commonwealth title); or
  
• Two years of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs.

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.
• 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.

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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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.