THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for working with children? Lehigh County Early Intervention is a mandated program governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to assist parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities from birth to age 3. Come join our team and help accomplish our goals, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Early Intervention Casework Manager 2 is responsible for the ongoing development and expansion of a comprehensive, county wide, community based, culturally competent, and family focused early intervention program as outlined in Act 212, The Early Intervention Services Systems Act, and the Early Intervention Services Regulations-Chapter 4225. As the Director of Early Intervention Services, you will report directly to the MH/ID Administrator. You will be responsible for the supervision of the Casework Manager 1 (1), Early Intervention Supervisors (4), who will supervise seventeen (17) service coordinators. You will also supervise the Clerical Support Staff (2). This component requires formal, informal, and group supervision related to the delivery of quality Early Intervention service management services. You, along with the supervisors, will be responsible for orientation and pre-service training of new staff and the identification and procurement of ongoing annual training as required in the Early Intervention Services Regulations-Chapter 4225. You will participate in the annual performance review process as well as disciplinary or dismissal activities, if necessary. You will also be the primary person who interviews new applicants and recommends who is hired.

You will be responsible for the management of a county wide comprehensive child find network. This network provides a communication link between the Early Intervention Program and potential referral sources such as: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Units); Physicians; Day Care Centers; Health Care Workers; Well Baby Clinics; EPSDT providers; Social Services; child Protective Services Programs; Drug and Alcohol Programs; Health Bureaus and Early Intervention Programs. This system assures that all at-risk children and infants and toddlers with disabilities in the defined geographical area of the county MH/ID program are identified, located, and evaluated. You will serve as the presenter/speaker for requests for presentations by the local community and will participate on all boards and councils that serve the early childhood community.

As Director of Early Intervention Services, you will be responsible for the establishment and ongoing activities of the Local Interagency Coordinating Council. You will also serve as county liaison to other local, regional, and state committees/forums on Early Intervention and/or Early Childhood Services.

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  Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in public or private social work including two years in a public welfare program, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

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 Lehigh County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh 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:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

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.