Management Technician (Local Government) - Luzerne County C&Y

Are you organized, detail oriented, and looking for a rewarding career? If so, Luzerne County Children and Youth has an immediate opening for a Management Technician. Apply today and help our team collect, analyze, and organize data to better understand the people we serve and promote the safety, well-being, and permanency of all children in our communities. Do not miss this exciting opportunity!

The employee will be responsible for collection and analysis of data submitted by designated staff from Luzerne County Juvenile Probation as well as casework and fiscal department staff at Luzerne County Children and Youth Services. Exceptional attention to detail is essential as all forms must be thoroughly analyzed for accuracy and completeness. Initial Child forms require verifying identity details, disability, and other child demographics. Initial Removal forms are reviewed for date of entry and exit into and out of placements, reason of placement, discontinued placement, and caretaker's birth date and demographics. Ongoing Placement forms need date of entry and exit into and out of placements, relocation, and per diem changes. Review forms are checked for the timeline of hearings.

After analysis, this position contacts caseworkers, supervisors, social service coordinators, or other appropriate personnel to secure explanations of atypical or questionable data, missing or incomplete information, or inaccurate data. Work also includes developing a tracking and monitoring system from timely submission of data. Share your skills and ensure our team has the data we need to effectively collaborate with families and the community!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to one day per week based on business needs. 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 Wilkes Barre.
• 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:

• Three years of progressively responsible work in the recording, compilation, and presentation of system or program related information; and graduation from high school; 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 Luzerne County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne 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:

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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.