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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

HR Representative:
Eric Myers

City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

[Phone] 215-686-2347
[Fax] 215-686-0861

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Exam Title

Exam Number 5A07-20230417-OC-99

Salary $58,316 - $74,980 - Starting Salary - New employees may be appointed at a step in the pay range above the minimum salary depending on qualifications.

Certification Rule Rule of Five (5)

Competition Open-Competitive

Department

Announcement Date 04/17/2023

Close Date 04/28/2024

General Definition

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children in our community? Do you have a bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, human services, human or child development, education or a closely related field AND three years of applicable social work experience? Apply today to start a career of total rewards with the City of Philadelphia in social work. Please be sure to attach a copy of your official transcripts !

This is social services work at the full performance level. An employee in this class performs a variety of counseling, referral, placement and/or adoptive functions related to services for children and youth, adults and the aging, the homeless, or services to incarcerated individuals. Work may include performing case management activities, assessing client and family needs, developing an appropriate service and/or treatment plan, developing group activities, providing on-going counseling and referral services and/or determining appropriate placement actions. Work in this class differs from the next lower level in that employees typically are assigned the more complex cases requiring them to perform social service functions of an advanced nature involving more independent judgment and a significant understanding and application of professional principles and departmental standards. Contact with individuals, their families, representatives of various private and public welfare agencies, representatives of professional and community groups, and the general public is of major significance to the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior.

Union Code J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187

FLSA Code Exempt

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. EDUCATION :
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, human services, human or child development, education or a closely related field at an accredited college or university;

2. EXPERIENCE :
Three years of case management work experience that has been accrued after completion of the bachelor’s degree program performing a variety of social services related to children and youth, adults and the aging, and/or correctional rehabilitation;

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included a bachelor’s degree as an educational minimum.

NOTE : This note does not apply to career advancement or in-position promotion. A master’s degree in Social Work may be substituted for two years of experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE BILINGUAL SPECIALTY
Sufficient training and/or experience to be able to understand and speak fluently and clearly in English and the designated non-English language.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class, if required by work assignment.
Ability to physically restrain youths using medically reviewed and recognized Emergency Physical Safety Intervention ( EPSI ) techniques in order to maintain safety and security of self and residents until assistance arrives for Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center positions only.
Ability to escort residents throughout the facility including corridors, and climbing up and down stairs as required for Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center positions only.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Social Work Services Manager 2, if required by work assignment.

Note: This is not a licensed social worker position.

Department of Human Services Positions Only

Possession of Development of Trainer ( DOT ) certification by the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center coordinated through DHS university is required during tenure of employment as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for employees in the Learning Specialist and Practice Coach assignments.

Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center positions:

As mandated by Pennsylvania Code Chapter 3800 governing Child Treatment Facilities, certification of completion of Crisis Intervention and Behavior Management training within 120 days of appointment and recertification on an annual basis during tenure of employment is required for the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center positions.

Note: Child Protective Service Law requires FBI criminal history background check as well as the PSP criminal history background check and Pennsylvania child abuse background check as a condition of initial employment and during tenure of employment.

NOTE : If the FBI /Pennsylvania State Police criminal background checks reveal the existence of a disqualifying offense, additional documentation must be submitted as required by the City of Philadelphia to determine eligibility for appointment to or continued employment in the class under the Child Protective Services Law.

Other Requirements

TRANSCRIPT , LICENSES , REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) (Not diploma) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration, or certification, if required.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document

Option 1 – Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration, or certification – One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification – Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials:
Eric Myers

City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included a bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, sociology, psychology or a closely related field as an educational minimum.

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

HR Representative:
Eric Myers

City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

[Phone] 215-686-2347
[Fax] 215-686-0861

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Notes to Applicants

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here:

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov . For more information, go to:

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Philadelphia Department of Labor at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied. Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW .

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0881/ 0883 / 0885 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on January 5, 2024 for the 4th holding of this continuous exam.

Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:
1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application.

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions.

ELIGIBLE LIST
OPEN - COMPETITIVE – Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.

CONTINUOUS ELIGIBLE LIST – The examination for this class is announced on a continuous basis. Applications will be accepted indefinitely. The eligible list established as a result will be merged as candidates are tested. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years.

Candidates who passed a periodic or continuous examination may not apply for the same examination as long as the candidate’s name remains on the eligible list. Candidates who fail or those who pass and whose names are subsequently removed from the eligible list for a continuous or periodic examination may apply for the examination again 180 days following the last date on which the candidate took the examination. If a candidate takes an examination sooner, the candidate will be considered examined in error. The candidate’s test papers will not be scored.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

RESIDENCY WAIVER – The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Instead, establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS – Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year January 29, 2024 , you are eligible to claim residency preference.

Your response to the residency question will be used to determine eligibility for residency preference. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE – Ten (10) points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation.

LEGACY PREFERENCE – The children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates must provide documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent. Candidates who qualify for this preference and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten (10) points added to their final score.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE – Up to 5 additional points will be added to the examination score of any candidate who has passed the open competitive examination and who has:

A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA
Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one year term of service.

B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).
Such candidates will have:

1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.

• 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
• 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
• 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.

The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded.

NEW ! Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education Preference Points

For exams announced after May 1, 2023, excluding Police and Fire entry level exams, candidates who successfully pass the open-competitive examination shall have up to 5 points added to their final score in accordance with Regulation 9.0670.

Only those competitors who have a passing grade in an all parts of the examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. The following requirements must be satisfied for a candidate to receive additional credits for examinations.

1. Candidates must have completed and graduated from a career technical education ( CTE ) program of the School District of Philadelphia during the three-year period immediately preceding the examination announcement open date.

2. Candidates may claim the additional credit at any time after the date that the examination is announced until 30 days after the Established List of Candidates is approved by the Director or his/her designee.

3. If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.

4. Candidates must submit adequate documentation including high school transcript with completion of CTE Program as required by the Office of Human Resources.

Candidates for Bilingual Specialty
When a single examination is announced to fill positions both in the bilingual specialty of a class and in another specialty of the same class, all candidates must take and pass all weighted parts of the same examination. All candidates who pass the weighted parts of the examination will be placed on the combined eligible list and will be eligible to fill positions in the specialty that does not require fluency in a Non-English language or in American Sign Language.

Candidates who applied for the bilingual specialty who have passed all weighted parts of the examination will be required to pass a qualifying examination as verification of their ability to communicate fluently in a Non-English language or in American Sign Language. Candidates who pass the qualifying examination will be identified on the eligible list as bilingual – fluency verified in a specified language or languages. Such candidates will be eligible to fill positions for the bilingual specialty.

Candidates who fail the bilingual qualifying examination will not be eligible to fill positions in the bilingual specialty, but will remain on the eligible list and will be eligible to fill positions in the specialty that does not require fluency in a Non-English language or in American Sign Language.

ADDITIONAL CREDITS ON EXAMINATIONS

Candidates who have successfully passed all other parts of the open competitive examination for this class who have verified ability to communicate fluently in any non-English language or in American Sign Language will have 3 points added to their final score

Only those competitors who have a passing grade in an examination shall receive additional credits to which they may be entitled. A maximum of three points may be awarded for each examination.

To receive the additional points, the candidate must respond affirmatively that he or she is fluent in a Non-English language or in American Sign Language while preparing the application for each examination or submit a written request for the additional points for each examination at any time prior to the administration of the first part of the examination.

The Office of Human Resources will verify the candidates’ ability to communicate fluently in the non-English language or languages or in American Sign Language).

Projected Exam Date

Training and Experience Evaluation – Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

An Eligible List is planned for the week of January 29, 2024 for the 4th holding. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

Bilingual Qualifying Oral Examination
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.11, only candidates who have failed the oral examination may appeal to the Civil Service Commission upon the grounds of irregularity, bias, or fraud in the conduct of the oral test. Issues related to the suitability or adequacy of point scores awarded to passers are not appealable to the Commission. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

Assigned to (view only)

Assigned to Eric Myers

Parts & Weights

Part Training & Experience Evaluation

Weight 100%

Part Qualifying Bilingual Exam

Weight Pass/Fail

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts 1
• Curriculum Vitae
• DD-214
• Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 1
• Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates 2
• Transcripts 2
• Legacy Preference Documentation
• Volunteer Service Documentation
• Driver’s License

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * The location that you are applying from is:
  • Free Library
  • Recreation Center
  • Home/Work/School/Mobile device
  • 311 Walk-In Center (City Hall)
  • Other
• * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • Campus recruiting
  • Career/Job Fair
  • Community College of Philadelphia Recruitment
  • Congreso
  • Facebook, Twitter or other social media
  • Family/friend/Current City Employee
  • Handshake
  • Job Interest Card Notification
  • Job Positing Websites (Indeed, Career Builder, Monster.com)
  • LinkedIn job posting
  • Office of Human Resources website/ Phila.gov/Jobs
  • ONE STOP Job & Resource Hub
  • PA CareerLink
  • Philadelphia Police Department website/ recruiting
  • Philadelphia School District CTE Recruitment
  • Philly311 (walk-in center or on-line)
  • Print Advertisement (Bus Shelter/Billboard/Newspaper)
  • TV/ Radio Advertisement
  • Orleans Technical Institute
  • Water Department recruitment event
  • Other
• * Please select one of the following responses describing your qualifications for this examination. You may only select one response. If you do not select one of the responses, your application will be disqualified. Do you possess, or will you possess by the eligibility date listed in the minimum requirements section of the announcement, the required DEGREE requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
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