THE POSITION

Looking for a new opportunity? Apply today to join our team! We are Bedford-Somerset DBHS and we've been serving our community for over 55 years. Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co

This opportunity is for a Supervisor to manage the Somerset County Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) unit. Assure quality services, provide advocacy, review Individual Support Plans, provide supervision to Supports Coordinators, review documentation, and oversee all departmental functions.

We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and **NEW** Student Loan incentive program!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position serves as the Supervisor of the Somerset County Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) and is responsible for coordination of social services to approximately 350-400 individuals in assuring quality and continuity of care through a comprehensive supports coordination and consumer advocacy system. Prepare for and conduct weekly departmental meetings. Review all submitted Individual Support Plans (ISP) for accuracy prior to forwarding to the Administrative Entity (AE). Provides supervision and management to Somerset Supports Coordinators (SC) (County Caseworkers) on a daily basis. Assist staff with the completion of all documentation and reviews for thoroughness. Provide support and technical assistance with HCSIS and EIM. Responsible for supporting all aspects of Incident Management. Handle routine program issues and report these concerns when necessary to the Supervisor. Attend supervisor’s meetings and share information with SC’s and clerical staff as needed. Coordinate the dissemination and review of information from Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), for example bulletins, informational communications, waiver requirements, etc. to all concerned individuals, including SC’s, providers, participants, and families. Screen and review all new referrals received from the AE/County DS Program Intake Department and assign to a Supports Coordinator. Conducts file reviews. Develop, through individual and group conferences, the supports coordinators efficiency and skill in determining the provision of services to ensure that consumers and/or families are receiving and utilizing all available resources. Communicate productivity standards to staff and monitor a variety of reports. Maintain a small caseload to include development of ISP’s and individual monitorings. Assist with projecting program/private provider needs, making recommendations for expansion of programming or changes to existing programming, to provide quality consumer care. Recruit, interview, select and employ all required personnel within the SCO. Orient new SC’s and assist them in implementing and meeting their responsibilities to consumers, workers, agency staff, and the community. Complete employee performance reviews. Attend in-service training. Perform other related duties as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 
  Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
• 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:

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education 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.
• 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).
• 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).

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.