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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Position:
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Probation Officer
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Classification:
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Professional
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Location:
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Family Division
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Juvenile Court
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Job Status:
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Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
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Salary:
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$32,000 annually
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SUMMARY:
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This is a professional level position assigned to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division, Juvenile Section. The Probation Officer is responsible for carrying out the mandates of the “Juvenile Act” contained in the Judicial Code (Title 42-Chapter 63) and the Rules of Juvenile Court procedure relating to the care, guidance, control, trial, placement and commitment of delinquent children. This individual’s responsibilities include conducting investigations, completing reports and making recommendations to the court, reviewing and examining complaints and charges of delinquency or dependency for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under the Act. This individual must know, understand and implement the Balanced and Restorative Justice philosophy (BARJ) by routinely engaging assigned caseload in BARJ activities.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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- Bachelor’s degree with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field with a background of at least 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences and possess a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field with a background of at least 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences and possess one (1) year of relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of the “Juvenile Act” and the juvenile justice system, knowledge of the social factors and causes of social maladjustment of juveniles and adults, knowledge of current social economic, legal and health problems and recourses, knowledge of individual and group behavior.
- Effective written and verbal communication, ability to problem solve, work independently and demonstrate solid counseling skills.
- Ability to deal with stress associated with position/environment.
- Act 33/34 Clearance, FBI Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Driver’s License/Insurance.
- Work non-traditional hours and be on call 24 hours a day.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Supervise and assist juveniles placed on probation or in protective supervision or care by order of the Court or other authority of law.
- Make appropriate referrals to private or public agencies of the community where assistance is needed or desired.
- Gather, evaluate, document and maintain data pertinent to individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision.
- Coordinate with public/private community agencies to clarity and address client’s needs and enhance strengths.
- Prepare court reports, attend and present information at hearings.
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BENEFITS:
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Standard health and fringe benefits plans available for full-time position. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.
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HOW TO APPLY:
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After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have any additional documents (i.e., transcripts, certifications, etc.) that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to the address below. You may also complete an application in person at the address below on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Juvenile Section
Juvenile Probation
Family Law Center
Administration, 2nd Floor-Suite 2001
550 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Position:
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Community Monitor
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Classification:
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Clerical
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Location:
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Family Division
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Juvenile Court
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Job Status:
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Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
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Salary:
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$37,584.77 annually
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SUMMARY:
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This position is assigned to the Community Intensive Supervision Program (CISP) of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division, Juvenile Section. The Community Monitor assumes an important role within the Community Intensive Supervision Program, serving as role model for responsible behavior and personal integrity. This position is responsible for the direct supervision and control of juvenile males committed to the program as an alternative to institutionalization. Monitors work directly with Probation Officers/Case Managers and juveniles, implementing the case plans of case managers, reporting progress and recommending progression through program levels. This individual is expected to work both independently and as part of a team effort within the responsibilities of the position, generally following routine procedures that are regularly reviewed by the Center supervisor.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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- Education level of high school degree or equivalent or experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Ability to establish and facilitate strong, clear communication boundaries with male juveniles.
- Ability to arbitrate issues, resolve issues and persuade youth toward socially acceptable actions.
- Ability to exercise authority with non-complainant male juveniles, including physical control of disruptive juveniles.
- Ability to work varying shifts, Monday-Friday 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Sat & Sunday 1-9 pm; although training or special activities can deviate from these times.
- Ability to deal with stress associated with position/environment.
- Act 33/34 Clearance, FBI Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Driver’s License/Insurance.
- Ability to drive a 10 passenger van.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Meet with assigned youth daily to discuss behavior, school, family, job, attitudes, authority, social skills and goal-setting.
- Maintain daily contact with juvenile’s school, work site, support services, home and, parents/guardians.
- Ensure appropriate behavior of juvenile inside/outside center on community service projects, field trips, recreations, etc.
- Use various techniques to confront, guide and support youth, as well as, oversee random drug test procedures.
- Perform individual/group counseling sessions and oversee random drug tests.
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BENEFITS:
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Standard health and fringe benefits plans available for full-time position. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.
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HOW TO APPLY:
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After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have any additional required documents (i.e., transcripts, certifications, etc.) that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to the address below. You may also complete an application in person at the address below on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Juvenile Section
Juvenile Probation
Family Law Center
Administration, 2nd Floor-Suite 2001
550 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Position:
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Electronic Monitoring Specialist
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Classification:
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Unit ID 6600 (Part-Time)
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Location:
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Family Division, Juvenile Court
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907 West Street
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Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
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Job Status:
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Part-Time
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Salary:
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$12.6943 an hour
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SUMMARY:
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This position is assigned to the Electronic Monitoring Unit of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division, Juvenile Section. This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Court’s Electronic Monitoring Base Center that serves both the Probation Department and the Community Intensive Supervision Program. This individual’s assignments generally follow routine procedures that are regularly reviewed. The Electronic Monitoring Base Center operates 24 hours per day, with three 8-hour shifts on weekdays and two part-time 10-hour shifts on weekends.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Educational level of high school degree or equivalent or experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of business, must be detail oriented.
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Ability to deal with stress associated with position. Must be able to sit, reach, bend, stoop and stand, open/close files, manual dexterity and range of hearing/vision sufficient to perform position duties and operate standard office machines. Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Ability to work various shifts.
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License/Clearance Requirements: Act 33 Clearance, Criminal Check and FBI Criminal Record Clearance
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Knowledge of Equipment: General knowledge and understanding of computers
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The primary responsibilities/duties of the position are:
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Screening inquiries and providing information and requests to appropriate staff.
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Initiating restitution invoice for damaged/stolen equipment.
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Fielding questions from clients experiencing equipment problems.
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Assisting field staff with equipment connection
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Testifying in court as required.
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Contacting client residence, appropriate probation officer, alerting police and contacting Shuman Center as required.
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, February 25, 2020. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have any additional required documents (i.e., transcripts, certifications, etc.) that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to:
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Court Human Resources Office
350 Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Fax: 412-350-5897
You may also complete an application in person at the address below on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Juvenile Section
Juvenile Probation
Family Law Center
Administration, 2nd Floor-Suite 2001
550 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Position:
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Receptionist/Clerk (Clerk 3)
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Classification:
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Unit I.D. 1601, Union Local 249
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Location:
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Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
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Family Division, Adult Section - Penn Hills Regional Office
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12000 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh PA 15235
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Job Status:
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Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
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Salary:
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$30,576.62 annual
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SUMMARY:
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Serve as receptionist to perform preliminary screening of clients and provide accurate directional and procedural information to clients, court officials and other court personnel, attorneys and all associates and visitors of the court, requiring extensive knowledge of a wide variety of complex court functions, activities and processes. Must exercise initiative, independent judgment and strict confidentiality in performing job duties.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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High school education (minimum); additional course work in business or computer training beyond high school preferred.
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Excellent communication skills and ability to greet, advise and interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
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Two years related work experience as a receptionist, including clerical functions in a high-volume traffic and/or in a customer service or public service environment.
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Computer and data entry training/skills (knowledge of Family Division – PACSES computer system and knowledge and use of Windows environment preferred).
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be courteous and tactful with the clients in a highly stressful environment on a daily basis.
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Knowledge of Family Division operations and court and county locations preferred.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Greet, register, and direct clients, attorneys and third parties who appear for scheduled conferences/hearings; assist a high volume of clients in completing information questionnaires, required to be completed prior to scheduled conferences/hearings; update client information on PACSES computer system; notify appropriate personnel of client’s appearance.
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Perform preliminary screening and questioning of clients and check computer information to determine and advise of proper court procedures and/or direct to the appropriate area to obtain the desired service; provide various forms and assistance to clients depending upon need or requests.
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Receive and process telephone calls to provide information to clients, attorneys and Family Division staff concerning specific cases, procedures and schedules; solicit information from Family Division personnel, as needed and relay information to clients.
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Register and direct clients who appear in response to 10-day notices and/or bench warrants; notify the Warrant Clerk of client’s appearance; assess situation to determine whether sheriff deputy assistance is necessary.
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Check in client or third party wishing to make a purge payment pursuant to a court order; responsibilities include verifying amount of purge payment and determining whether purge conditions fully met by reviewing PACSES; coordination with unit supervisor and/or DRO when not full compliance; arrange release of defendant with Warrant Clerk and Contempt Clerk when full compliance.
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Greet and briefly interview clients to determine if they have the necessary information to file for support; obtain information from various computer screens to check for prior case filings, to check case location and current address.
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Answer questions and/or assist clients in filling out Intake forms. Check in clients for (but not limited to) screening, intake, walk-ins, etc.
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Compile and record daily and weekly statistics for intake, screening and court list clients.
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Provide information to attorneys concerning specific cases and payments received and disbursed, procedures and schedules; solicit information from Family Division personnel, as needed, and relay information to attorneys.
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Respond to the attorneys’ questions and comments in a professional manner, giving detailed description in some cases, of the actions being taken by various Family Division staff or units on their behalf; and update computer screens with information provided or action taken including attorney addresses.
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OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, February 26, 2020. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter, resume, and copies of college transcripts (official transcripts required prior to hiring), which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them. The Family Division values a diverse and culturally competent workplace.
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5th Judicial District Court of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Adult Section, Human Resources Office
440 Ross Street, 5th Floor Administration
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Fax 412-350-0088
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Position:
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Intake Clerk (Clerk 4)
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Classification:
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Unit I.D. 1601, Union Local 249
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Location:
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Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
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Family Division, Adult Section
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Manor Bldg 5th Floor 564 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA 15219
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Job Status:
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Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
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Salary:
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$31,426.10 annual
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SUMMARY:
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Responsible for interviewing, obtaining and reviewing information from clients and/or attorneys filing new or amended child or spousal support cases either in person, by mail or on-line. Perform thorough research and apply protocol/s to determine correct action. Data entry of client information into the computer system and other related clerical functions such as imaging and assisting attorneys and/or clients. Process automated referrals received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services (DHS) Client Information System (CIS) via the Pennsylvania Automated Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES). Review/research referrals for appropriate action to establish support/paternity. Process petitions for reimbursement of placement costs filed by Allegheny County Children, Youth and Family and by Allegheny County Juvenile Probation. Exercise initiative, independent judgment and strict confidentiality in performing any and all job duties.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum of high school diploma or its equivalent; additional business and/or computer training beyond high school preferred.
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Advanced computer skills (knowledge or experience with PACSES computer system and/or Windows environment preferred.)
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Typing, data entry and clerical skills.
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Minimum two years related work experience including substantial computer experience and experience with related office practices and procedures.
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Strong figure aptitude, math or accounting background.
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Strong communication skills (prior public relations or customer service experience preferred) with the ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with clients and/or attorneys.
- Must be able to sit, reach, bend, stoop and stand, perform repetitive motions with wrists, hand and fingers, daily handwriting over long periods and performing computer input duties, open/close files.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Interview and obtain information from clients appearing in person or on-line to file new or amended child or spousal support cases; research to determine appropriate action to be taken; and input information into numerous computer screens such as, but not limited to, personal data, address, employer, attorney, medical insurance and demographic data.
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Provide information and instruction to filing party about support process; answer questions from clients and/or attorneys.
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Research Department of Court Records for existing docket number (Protection from Abuse (PFA), custody or divorce) and judicial assignment. If no docket number exists, assign new number; follow established protocol for judicial assignment.
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Prepare new and amended complaints for support and generate scheduling notices for court hearings; personally, serve filing party if present; file original pleadings/orders with Docketing office and refer documents for imaging.
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Perform basic locate functions when client does not have enough information to proceed with support complaint; utilize available locate resources to obtain necessary information.
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Assist with data entry and research to process Alimony Pendente Lite (APL) complaints after referral from docket clerk; generate appropriate forms; send documents to defendant and plaintiff’s attorney; prepare other related material, as needed.
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Identify and communicate case problems to department supervisor, allowing for the case flow processing. Additionally, any computer system questions should be directed to the Supervisor or to the designated Senior or Lead Clerk for assistance and resolution.
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Process attorney complaints received in person and filed via E-services; research and enter information on computer system and generate forms; mail to defendant, attorneys and plaintiff; prepare all related documents for case.
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Merge DHS/CIS referrals with existing cases or create new cases in the PACSES computer system; verify members; update with information from DHS.
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Analyze referrals and petitions to determine appropriate procedure; prepare new or amended complaints for child/spousal support; review and research existing cases in order to determine if a party has been excluded before filing a new case; review for paternity establishment; schedule cases for court when appropriate.
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Access DPW/CIS to obtain missing data such as (but not limited to) social security numbers, date of birth, or information on missing/absent relative and case numbers. Communicate with the designated contacts at each agency for clarification of data submitted as well as provide information requested by the agency.
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OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Prepare court notices and documents for mailing and assist with imaging of court records.
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Participate in night court rotation coverage approximately 2 days each month; this may result in required overtime.
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Track and follow up on work assignments for completion within required time frames; review PACSES generated mail alerts.
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Communicate with the local office of the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) to obtain clarification of information found on DHS/CIS and to request new or correct information necessary to process referrals.
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Enter data into computer for new or amended cases and update various screens with employer, attorney or member information as needed; and research DHS/CIS to process and complete cases.
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Prepare court notices and documents for mailing.
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Assist with imaging of court records -
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Convert hard copy documents into an electronic image to facilitate efficient data retrieval and minimize the need for hard copy filing and storage.
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Prepare hard copy documents for scanning.
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Scan and index documents according to appropriate procedures.
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Perform routine filing and labeling of documents.
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Retrieve hard copy documents from files and scanned documents from the system.
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Operate at all times in compliance with the imaging system.
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Typing and data entry of information where applicable.
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Perform back-up or special assignments or other duties as required or assigned.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, March 9, 2020. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them. The Family Division values a diverse and culturally competent workplace.
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5th Judicial District Court of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Adult Section, Human Resources Office
440 Ross Street, 5th Floor Administration
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Fax 412-350-0088
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Apply for this Position
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