THE POSITION

Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Children, Youth and Families is seeking hard-working, forward-thinking applicants who are dedicated to the safety, security, protection and stability of children within our county.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Program Director, Program Integration, Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF), under the direction of the Deputy Director, OCYF, is responsible for and oversees program office planning, analysis, and coordination for service, child and family and systemic needs and respective responses as informed by federal, state and local requirements and community findings. Additionally, coordination of agency and inter-programmatic initiatives, staff, and services to ensure efficient service delivery, avoid duplication of service, ensure fiscal accountability and maximizing staff resources. The Program Director reports and recommends practice and policy improvements and direction, interprets, and implements recommended and required practice updates and improvement plans while coordinating with contract monitoring and case management IT within OCYF and with the Department of Human Services offices of Behavioral Health, Community Services and Bureau of Drug & Alcohol and Early Intervention, Juvenile Probation and the 5th Judicial District. The integration model and Program Director role informs the Family Preservation Division of OCYF, designed to address disparities in service referrals, access, and engagement to improve the health and well-being of children, youth and families by leveraging parental protective factors known to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect and improve the well-being and prospects of those served. This includes continuous community and systems outreach re-introducing OCYF’s prevention practices as informed through an integrated assessment and enhanced practices yielding targeted formal and informal service linkages while maximizing existing connections to address familial and individual needs including early intervention, preventive care and health screenings and access, behavioral health screening response and access, intimate partner violence (IPV) screening response and support.

Identifies opportunities for integration and efficiencies within OCYF and with other internal and external partners and systems; develops practice improvement and action plans for achieving those goals.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 
  Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour 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

Receipt of a Covid-19 vaccination: You must provide proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. You will need to be fully vaccinated or have at least one shot of a two-shot series before beginning work. If you do not receive and provide proof of the second shot within 30 days your probationary employment will be terminated. Allegheny County will allow for medical and religious exemptions from the requirements in accordance with state and federal law.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Children, Youth, and Families Program Specialist 2; or
• Five years of professional level experience in the field of children, youth and families, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative work; 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 will 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).

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.

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.