Human Services Program Representative 1

If you are a driven, compassionate individual who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, then the position of Human Services Program Representative 1 at the Office of Child Development's Division of Fiscal Management and Compliance may be the perfect fit for you. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that the children and families of Pennsylvania receive quality early learning services. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, team-oriented setting, we encourage you to apply for this position and become part of our mission to support and improve the well-being of our community!

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting research, evaluating outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement in the Keystone Standards, Training/Professional Development, Assessment, Resources, and Support (STARS) Program and the Child Care Works (CCW) Program. Through your work, you will be helping to ensure high-quality childcare is available to low-income families across the Commonwealth. In addition, you will collaborate with Early Learning Resources Center professionals, work on grant initiatives, evaluate quality practices and programs, and help to achieve the highest of quality designations for early childhood education programs. Your contributions will be vital to the success of these programs and will play a role in achieving the overall objectives of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. This position requires strong administrative, supervisory, and regulatory skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with other bureaus within the organization.
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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you would elect out of participating in the home headquartering agreement, you would report to 607 South Drive, 4th Floor Rotunda, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
• You must be willing to travel frequently. Travel expenses will be paid.
• 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 professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human service program, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An 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.
• 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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.