Thursday, August 5, 2010

ECS Associate Director Social Services - Management, Community Action Southwest - Washington, PA

Posted: 8/5/10

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT                   

COMMUNITY ACTION SOUTHWEST
150 WEST BEAU STREET SUITE 304
WASHINGTON, PA   15301
ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT or
            jobs@caswg.org

CULTURE STATEMENT
“Community Action Southwest encourages an inclusive and diverse organization that provides a pleasant, high-spirited working environment promoting camaraderie among staff.  The commitment of every staff person is recognized and valued.  Staff actively promotes the entire organization at every opportunity.  We believe in and encourage open door communication.  We work toward clear expectations and understanding by all.  We deliver services that are client focused and holistic.  We are committed to working together to see our clients succeed.  We hold ourselves accountable to those we serve honoring our commitments, providing results and striving for the highest quality.”

Program Service Area:  Early Childhood Services
Position Title:  ECS Associate Director Social Services - Management
Entry Wage:  Salary commensurate with education, experience and demonstrated success
Job Location:  Washington, PA – Plaza Building
Reports to:  Early Childhood Services Director

            AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

• Prefer a Washington County or Greene County resident.
• Travel may be required throughout Washington & Greene Counties.

            CLEARANCES/LICENSES:

• Final determination of suitability for employment will be contingent upon a successful Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processed in accordance with Public Law 92-522 and the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23, Pa C.S. Chapter 63).  Federal Criminal History Background Check will be required before starting employment.

            PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a physical examination including an intradermal TB test.

            QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• 2-5 years experience working in a social service system or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Masters Degree, MSW, LSW preferred.

            WORK WEEK:

• Monday thru Friday

            BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Supports and speaks in positive terms about CAS mission and others in the organization.
• Takes initiative to do more than is required or expected in the job.
• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for learning new skills and assuming new/changing roles.
• Takes full accountability for meeting commitments and achieving expected results.
• Accepts challenges and uses creative approaches to assess and solve problems.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• Implement the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Act in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of Community Action Southwest.
• Participate in required meetings and training opportunities which may involve out-of-town travel.
• Provides input into ECS budget development, assures that expenditures are appropriate, and assists in monitoring budgets.
• Ensures that an effective system is utilized for planning, implementing, and monitoring all aspects of services in the SS unit as specified in the Performance Standards. 
• Overall responsibility for ensuring a robust parent involvement program incorporated into all aspects of ECS programming.
• Provides the ECS Associate Director of Operations with timely information for grant applications and development.
• Makes presentations to the Policy Council, Board of Directors and other groups.
• Responsible for ensuring the tracking and statistical compilation of outcomes for the SS unit of the ECS programs for the annual Program report(s).
• Be a resource to support Social Services Supervisors, mental health consultants, health professionals and clients by having regular interactions with consumers to assess service delivery methodologies and to promote customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate new and existing tools and processes for training and staff development to ensure client program success across teams and service areas at CAS and within the MH/Disabilities/Health and Nutrition areas.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with other social service providers.
• Ensure accurate records and reports are maintained in a confidential setting (client records, medical, behavioral health, electronic, etc).
• Oversee frequent, bi-directional planning, reporting and communications for the SS area.
• Focus on continuity and quality of case management services to mark baseline standards and to promote seamless service delivery to consumers.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual updates of all necessary unit plans, procedures, etc., obtaining input from appropriate persons/groups.
• Provides input and makes recommendations for policy development.
• As a member of the ECS Program Administrative team, implement and maintain program regulations, mandates, and standards.
• Provides daily direct supervision to staff.  Plans and coordinates work.  Orients, trains and motivates staff.
• Ensure staff and consultants have the credentials, knowledge, skills and experience needed to perform assigned areas of responsibility.
• Perform annual performance reviews to assess training and development needs to reach maximum professional competencies.

TO APPLY: 

A CAS application MUST be submitted to be considered for employment.

To access the downloadable CAS Application on-line, visit our website at www.caswg.org and click on CAREERS. The completed application can be submitted by email to jobs@caswg.org

Paper applications can be obtained at either of these CAS locations:

Community Action Southwest
150 West Beau Street, Suite 304
Washington, PA 15301

or

Community Action Southwest
58 East Greene Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

Current employees should obtain a “Vacancy Bid Form” from the Human Resource Department or CAS Intranet/HR/Information & Forms to be considered for a union position or write a letter of interest to the Human Resource Department to be considered for a management position. *As part of our selection process, a completed Predictive Index Assessment is required.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Community Action Southwest adheres to its Affirmative Action Statement providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and future applicants.

Consideration for placement and evaluation of qualifications will be made on a fair and equitable basis without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or any other factor protected by law.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: - U.S. Law requires that, if hired, you must furnish within 72 hours of starting work documents listed on the I-9 Form (Rev. 02/02/09). One (1) document from List A or List B and one (1) document from List C. Some of these documents include but are not limited to:
- Card issued by the Federal, State, or Local Government showing your identity
- Driver’s License or State Issued Photo I.D. Card
- School Photo I.D. Card
- U.S. Passport
- Voter Registration
- U.S. Military Card or Other Draft Card
- Social Security Card
- Certificate of Birth
- Employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security

PROMOTION CONSIDERATION: Current employees whose current status is not the result of a poor performance evaluation will be considered granted they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

* This notice is in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. *

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