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Childline Manager

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
2525 North 7th Street (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2026
Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62516-40025

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Div Op

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

40025

Position Number

50389413

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00211622

Bureau / Division

Division of Operations

Worksite Address

2525 North 7th Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Heather Laurent

Contact Phone

223.231.9904

Contact Email

hlaurent@pa.gov


THE POSITION

Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a ChildLine Manager and lead operations that make a meaningful difference for children, families, and communities across Pennsylvania. In this influential leadership role, you will oversee critical statewide services, guide dedicated teams, and help ensure the timely delivery of essential child welfare and clearance verification functions. Your expertise, judgment, and leadership will help shape program success, strengthen service delivery, and support the agency's mission to protect and serve. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose, drive meaningful results, and make a lasting impact, this is the position for you.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a ChildLine Manager, you will direct the daily operations of ChildLine and clearance verification services while overseeing staff, workflow, and program performance. You will ensure compliance with applicable requirements, support continuous improvement efforts, and provide guidance on complex operational matters. As a ChildLine Manager, you will perform the following duties:

  • Program Leadership: Direct service delivery activities, coordinate workflow across multiple units, monitor program performance, and address complex program issues
  • Staff Supervision: Establish performance expectations, evaluate employee performance, provide coaching, and support staff development
  • Operational Oversight: Monitor work production, analyze data and statistics, and use findings to improve processes and decision making
  • Training And Guidance: Provide consultation, education, and training to staff, agencies, and stakeholders regarding program operations and procedures
  • Database Management: Oversee statewide database activities and ensure information is maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Continuity Planning: Support continuity of operations efforts, coordinate responses to system disruptions, and ensure critical services remain available

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • 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 as a ChildLine Supervisor
  • (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Three years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program, which includes two years of supervisory experience; and a bachelor's degree; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes two years of supervisory experience in a human services program.

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 Guidelines.
  • 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).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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