Chester County, Pennsylvania

Title: Library Page Location: Exton, PA, United States Salary $15.68 Hourly Location Chester County Library - Exton, PA Job Type Part Time Job Number 03948 Department Library Division Libraries P/T Weekly Hours 7 Shift Afternoon, Evenings, and Weekends, Hours may vary Job Description: This part-time position is responsible for assisting patrons in the Youth Services Department and for shelving children's and young adult materials. The Page helps keep the children's and young adult areas attractive and orderly and assisting, as needed, with programs for children of all ages. This position helps to maintain the availability of library materials by shelving books and other materials, reading the shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence. This work requires a general understanding of how a library is organized. This position requires desire and ability to work with the public, especially children, teens, and their families. This position requires a high energy level, the ability to learn the use of an automated computer system, some familiarity with children's materials, accuracy, and good organizational and oral communication skills. Library experience and/or experience with children is preferred. All employees of the Chester County Library are considered a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23 Pa. C.S.A. Chapter 63). - Sort returned materials according to classification code and need for repair, and return items to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas. - Sort and shelve new materials. - Inspect returned materials for damage. - Answer inquiries of a non-professional nature and refer persons requiring professional assistance to librarians. - Assist patrons in locating library materials. - Assist patrons in using the library catalog. - Answer phones. - Complete training modules as assigned. - Participate in department, committee, and library-wide staff meetings. - Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required. - High School education (often in progress). - Eligible to work in PA. - Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Must be able to courteously refer clients to the appropriate service desk. - Must be able to shelve materials within the appropriate classification scheme. - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. - Ability to compare alphabetical and numerical material for accuracy. - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. - Ability to develop a working knowledge about the Chester County Library services and programs. - Ability to learn circulation and care of library materials procedures. - Ability to work alone and as part of team. - Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English in order to perform the duties of the position. - PA criminal background check. - PA child abuse clearance. - FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - Associates degree or specific job-related post-secondary coursework. - Experience working in a library with computerized systems. - Knowledge of Chester County Library policies, procedures, services and programs. Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: - Basic to Intermediate Office Suite Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer) - Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) - Proficiency with Library's online catalog Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to handle, lift, move, shift library materials weighing up to 25 lbs; to wheel book carts weighing up to 75 lbs; to operate a keyboard; to stand, sit, kneel, walk, stoop, reach repeatedly throughout the workday. Occasionally, the employee will need to climb stairs; climb or work on ladders; and lift, push and carry items. On occasion, the employee will need to work with a moderate level of noise. This position includes some physically challenging work such as locating and obtaining information and materials throughout the library consisting of a wide variety of sizes and shapes. May be required to walk and stand for extended periods and carry a reasonable selection of materials between places where they are stored and places where they are used. The specific vision requirements for this position are as follows: - Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) Work Environment: - The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Other: - Ability to work extended hours and weekends on rotation, as necessary. - Library is open seven days a week (total of 65 hours).

Title: Workforce Coordinator Location: Government Services Center United States Salary $55,129.69 Annually Location Government Services Center - Westtown, PA Job Type Full Time, Exempt Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 04450 Department Workforce Development Job Description: The Program Coordinator serves as liaison between the department and a diverse group of community stakeholders and county-funded organizations delivering social services targeted at providing housing stability for low-moderate income households including individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Chester County. Following is a composite of essential duties, tasks and accountabilities. - Prepare and oversee all administrative aspects of contracted program activities for county-funded non-profit organizations. Provide ongoing communication, customer service, and technical assistance consistently to strengthen programs for continued viability and success. - Strong administrative expertise, attention to detail and performance to ensure increased efficiency and effectiveness of contracted services. - Ability to interpret complex government regulations and contract obligations to ensure programmatic and financial compliance for multiple grant programs. - Plan, prepare, and submit funding applications and all required programmatic/fiscal reports by established due dates, most specifically for HUD's Continuum of Care Program and any other federal, state, or local programs administered by the department as assigned. - Conduct programmatic monitoring as required to evaluate compliance with program regulations; prepare and distribute monitoring reports to non-profit organizations. - Work within the Chester County Homeless Management Information System (CC HMIS) to track data quality, contract requirements, and contract outcomes and other variables for the activities assigned. - Oversee data collection requirements for state and federal programs using assigned reporting tools, including the Chester County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). - Review vouchers and invoicing for valid expenditures and consistency in billing, monitor budgets, and track progress within DCD's Grants Information Financial Tracking System (GIFTS) for compliance with federal Uniform Guidance requirements. - Participate and contribute to grant writing opportunities as assigned. - Respond to requests for information, including internal/external requests for data. - Prepare for, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with non-profit organizations, consumers, County departments, and other interested parties. - Represent the department/county at committee meetings, presentations, forums, workshops, advisory boards, trainings, media events, and professional development conferences as assigned. - Prepare for, coordinate, and facilitate workshops and specialized training opportunities for non-profit organizations, consumers, County departments and other interested parties (e.g., targeted population case conferencing, Built for Zero sessions and HMIS data entry). - Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as assigned. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum of two years of job related experience. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software programs. - Knowledge and skill with office equipment. - Strong customer service skills. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives. - Accurate and detail oriented. - Ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive client-level data. - Ability to work as part of a team. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - Knowledge of federal, state, and local program regulations and funding guidelines, including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Community Development Block Grant programs; Community Services Block Grant program. - Prior leadership experience in a collaborative work environment. - Ability to use appropriate decision making skills to carry out written or verbal instructions. - Strong professional ethics. - Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems. - Ability to establish priorities and adjust as needed (remain focused on daily operations). - Ability to carry tasks to completion. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to multi-task. - General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures. Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: - Intermediate Microsoft Office skills - Basic Adobe Acrobat Pro skills - Basic Internet skills (for research purposes) - Basic online meeting skills (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc.) - Working knowledge of Homeless Management Information Systems, GIFTS Online (Blackbaud Grantmaking), E-Snaps, HUD HDX, and Sage Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach above shoulders, climb stairs, and lift items. On rare occasions, the employee will need to work with arms above shoulders; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; and twist or rotate at the waist. There are no special vision requirements listed for this position. Work Environment: - The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. - The position may work under the guidance of a Hybrid Remote Work Procedure. Other: - Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends, as assigned and if necessary. - This position requires professionalism, strong decision-making, and communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

Title: Support Staff IV - Bilingual Preferred Job Description: Salary $19.84 Hourly Location Justice Center - West Chester, PA Job Type Full Time, Non Exempt Remote Employment Remote Only Job Number 04474 Department Probation, Parole & Pretrial Services Division Adult Probation Weekly Hours 40 Shift 8:00am-4:30pm Summary The SSS IV provides intermediate administrative support and clerical duties, as well as receptionist services to the Adult Probation Department. This position requires strong organization, computer and typing skills. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Essential Duties Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities: - Type hearing reports dictated by the Hearing Officer as needed or assigned. - Type documents including but not limited to, confidential hearing notices, rules and petitions, orders, bench warrants, letters and certifications for probation officers, specialists and supervisors as needed or assigned. - Process all new and revoked cases for the department, as well as verifying and entering essential data into the department's database as needed or assigned. - Process transfer packets which includes but is not limited to: compiling, verifying, typing, copying, and entering essential data into the county system and department's database, and preparing packet to be emailed to the county or state office in which the defendant resides as needed or assigned. - Transport and log legal documents on a daily basis to other offices and judges within the county system, as well as clocking-in legal documents through the Clerk of Courts as needed or assigned. - Maintain the expedited hearings list, which includes but is not limited to: compiling, typing, and verifying defendants' information as needed or assigned. - Receptionist duties (greet visitors, answer phone calls in a timely manner, and direct inquiries to the appropriate person), as needed or assigned. - Sort and distribute incoming mail as needed or assigned. - Maintain open and closed (archived) departmental files as needed or assigned. - Process new cases as needed or assigned. - Serve as back-up to the Intake Coordinator as needed or assigned. - Track and match-up sentencing sheets and violation sheets with proper folders as needed or assigned. - File parole and sentencing sheets, folders, violations, etc., on a daily basis as needed or assigned. - Handle requests for information as needed or assigned. - Data entry (e.g., closing lists, reassignment cases, transfer-out and expungement cases, etc.) as needed or assigned. - Process state sentence cases as needed or assigned. - Cover receptionist and clerical duties for other programs as needed or assigned (e.g, DUI Program, Pretrial) - Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications / Requirements: - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). - Minimum of one year of general office experience. - Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages. - Ability to take and transcribe dictation. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong typing skills. - Ability to use office machines (e.g., fax, copier, calculator, paper shredder, scanning machines, etc.). - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong grammar and spelling skills. - Excellent organizational skills. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Flexible, creative and able to take the initiative. - Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - Associate's degree with courses in Office Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Excellent ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision. - Ability to use standard office equipment. - Customer service experience. - Ability to establish priorities and carry tasks to completion. - Strong ability to handle and resolve recurring problems. - Ability to multi-task. - Accurate and detail oriented. - Ability to follow office protocol. - Strong knowledge of county policies and procedures. - Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions. - Legal background with working knowledge of adult probation law. Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: - Intermediate Word skills - Intermediate Excel skills - Intermediate Access skills - Intermediate Outlook skills (Email and Calendar) - Intermediate Internet skills (for research purposes) - Basic to Intermediate PeopleSoft skills (Financial and/or HR) or the ability to learn PeopleSoft - Court system software skills

Title: Child Abuse Investigations Supervisor Location: West Chester United States Salary $68,104.30 Annually Location Government Services Center - Westtown, PA Job Type Full Time, Exempt Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 04448 Department Children, Youth, and Families Division Children, Youth, and Families Weekly Hours 37.5 Shift M-F 8:30-5:00 Summary The Child Abuse Investigations Supervisor provides supervision to a team of Casework Specialists in the Intake/ Investigatory Unit to ensure that abuse and dependency allegations are investigated and that appropriate services are provided to include resource and referral information to appropriate community based services. This position is responsible to ensure that risk and safety assessments are conducted in a proscribed manner, that all associated documentation is in compliance with the Child Protective Services Law and that investigations and related documentation is accurate, current and completed within mandated time frames. A person in this position is expected to demonstrate the System of Care Practice Model which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. This system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals. The Children, Youth and Families Child Abuse Investigations Supervisor position comes under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. This job requires the following documents to be obtained, reviewed as acceptable by the supervisor and re-obtained every five years: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Criminal History. If your background is unacceptable, you will be disqualified for employment. A criminal background check is required. Essential Duties - Supervise, motivate and train staff through the use of regularly scheduled conferences and referrals to related training. - Determine the urgency of the response by assessing the situation with regard to the presence of imminent threat to the child’s life, health or safety. - Balance the use of the CPS statutory authority with the need to determine the least invasive intervention to protect the child and enhance family functioning. - Evaluate the reliability and accuracy of information gathered to determine the level of risk after the initial intervention. - Work with the Investigative Casework Specialist to continue to revise the safety/ risk assessment throughout the investigative process. - Gather, assess and or disseminate sensitive, collateral information from a variety of sources. - Analyze and interpret pertinent professional reports and data. - Ensure that clients are referred to other appropriate human services. - Facilitate meetings among involved legal, medical, law enforcement, educational and mental health professionals. - Determine future risk to the child and make decisions as to the course of action to ensure the child’s safety in concern with their Manager. These recommendations may include removal of the child from the parent when necessary. - Provide consultation, guidance and support during case investigation and subsequent service delivery - Assist with tracking and reviewing client information. - Assign caseloads and related duties, and coordinate staff counseling services to assist clients with emergencies or other crisis situations. - Ensure effective service: produce, distribute and monitor reports and records reflecting statistical data on the number and disposition of cases opened, closed or transferred. - Through individual and group conferences, assist staff members in analyzing case problems and improving their diagnostic and helping skills. - Ensure that professional social work values, principles and ethics are applied. - Review correspondence, reports and records, as appropriate, and recommend specific actions to ensure quality of service. - Respond to client’s needs, questions and/or emergencies when the assigned team member is not available. - Monitor, implement and maintain policies and procedures. - Assist and oversee the caseworker’s preparation of court documents and monitor their participation in court hearings. - Coordinate case preparation through conferences with the agency’s legal liaison, attorneys and collaterals, and attend all court hearings. - Provide case management services in the absence of caseworkers. - Ensure that state regulations and county/agency protocol is followed. - Operate within approved budget. - Evaluate staff performance and make recommendations regarding personnel actions. - Conduct, recommend or direct staff to appropriate training programs. - Ability to take on responsibilities of the manager upon their absence. - Maintain a positive public image in accordance with county and agency policy. - Serve as liaison to community-based services. - Provides after hours and in office on-call consultation. - Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience Minimum Requirements: - Social Work is defined as providing services to families to help them attain a more satisfactory social, economic, mental or physical adjustment to their environment. Interviewing clients to obtain social histories, providing comprehensive information about agency programs/ services, determining eligibility for services, providing information and referrals, navigating systems and negotiating/ advocating for services and formulating/implementing plans for change. - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, with four years of professional employment experience in the human services field/ public or private social work; or - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences, with four years of experience in the human services field/ public or private social work; or - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 12 credits in Social Sciences and four years of experience in the human services field/ public or private social work; or - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work which includes participation in the Child Welfare Baccalaureate program (CWEB) and four years of experience in the human services field/ public or private social work; or - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to include 12 credits in the Social Sciences and successful completion of an internship program in a Child Protective Services Agency. - Knowledge of and implementation of the Child Protective Services Law as it applies to investigations, compliance with mandated time frames, service provision and documentation. - Knowledge of and implementation of the Juvenile Act as it relates to supervising those conducting Dependency investigations. This includes the provision of information about department services and includes resource/referrals to appropriate community-based services. - Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a private vehicle. - Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - See minimum above. - Five years of job-related experience. - Caseworker Certification. - Supervisory experience to include training and performance evaluation. - Knowledge of child welfare and/or child protective services law/Juvenile Act. - Experience and knowledge in child development. - Background and knowledge in social work and psychology. - Strong knowledge of office policy and procedure. Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: - Basic Word skills - Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) - Basic Internet skills for research purposes

Provide customer service assistance at the circulation desk, handle account issues, process library materials, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with library policies and procedures.

Title : Interviewer Verifier Location: West Chester United States Job Description: - PT Salary $17.61 Hourly Location Justice Center - West Chester, PA Job Type Part Time Job Number 04419 Department Public Defender Division Public Defender Opening Date 04/08/2026 Closing Date Continuous Weekly Hours 29 Shift 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM - Description - Questions Summary Summary / Main Purpose of Job: The Interviewer / Verifier is responsible for processing applications from criminal defendants in order to verify financial eligibility, screen clients for potential representation conflicts, and gather facts regarding the offenses charged. This position will also, on occasion, conduct criminal investigations. Criminal background check is required. Essential Duties Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities: - Conduct interviews with clients in order to gather accurate and detailed information abut the facts supporting the crimes charged.These interviews are conducted at several locations, the office, Chester County Prison, and on occasion, other secured facilities. - Compile financial information to assess eligibility for services; - Research the court system for information regarding prior convictions. - Recognize potential conflicts with existing clients and refer case to Court Administration. - Contact District Court to verify preliminary hearing dates and to request copies of the criminal complaints. - Contact private attorneys to confirm retention by applicant or their family. - If applicable, provide translation services for attorneys, Spanish-speaking clients, and to translate documents. - Review investigation requests and discovery materials pertaining to the case. - Meet with assigned attorney to discuss the investigation request. - Ascertain witnesses' whereabouts via the phone, visits to the scene and neighborhood interviews. - Interview key witnesses and prepare a written report. - Take photographs and prepare sketches of the crime scene; take measurements of relevant areas. - Prepare supplemental interviews and reports. - Meet with trial attorney to report findings. - Serve subpoenas. - Provide transportation of defendants and defense witnesses to and from courthouse. - If applicable, review summary of trial testimony with Spanish-speaking defendants using the trial attorney's outline. - Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications / Requirements: - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). - Six months to one year of job-related experience. - Ability to follow client financial eligibility guidelines of Public Defender's Office. - Ability to follow established Office Manual regarding the application process. - Must comply with rules and regulations established in the County of Chester Handbook. - Strong verbal and written communications skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Strong mathematical skills. - Ability to establish priorities. - Accurate and detail-oriented. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters. - Ability to follow office protocol. - Basic skill to use a personal computer and various software packages. - Knowledge and skill with modern office equipment (fax, copier, calculator, etc.). - A valid driver's license is required. - Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or related field. - Three years of job-related experience. - Ability to speak, read and write Spanish a plus. - Strong professional ethics. - Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions. - Easily adapts to changes in the work environment. - Exhibits sound and accurate judgement. - Strong customer service skills. - Ability to multi-task. - Flexibility. Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: - Basic Word skills - Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) - Basic Internet skills - Knowledge of Court Management System 01 What is your highest level of education? - No formal Education - High School Diploma or GED - Associates Degree - Bachelors Degree - Masters Degree - Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)