County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Washington County MH/ID

The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BDHS) Department is seeking applicants for the position of Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1. Share your talents in the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community intellectual disability programs to help provide holistic, person-centered services and support for people in Washington County. With our team, you will also experience the rewards of working for a county that offers a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families. Advance your career and make a difference with us!

This is professional work of an administrative nature reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, monitoring, and coordinating Intellectual Disabilities (ID) programs as a member of the BDHS administrative staff. You will be responsible for ensuring implementation of the rules, regulations, program policies, and objectives while assisting in oversight of service delivery including individual budgets. Duties also involve providing technical assistance to providers including but not limited to program planning, budget determination, development, implementation, and coordination.

You will be expected to provide budgetary oversight of individual's service needs and funding limitations, use reports to track utilization of waiver capacity, and manage the prioritization of enrolled individuals and the waiting list for those in need of service. This includes coordinating with the County Assistance Offices to ensure accurate records of eligibility and enrollment and to resolve any discrepancies. You will also participate in meetings with individuals, support coordinators, and providers; participate in the review and approval of individual support plan materials; and track the content of technical assistance provided.

This role also offers the opportunity to maintain and advance your skills through annual training as part of your employment. Develop your professional career and be part of something bigger than yourself with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening and weekend work is also required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

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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.

• 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.