Developmental Services Program Specialist 2-BHDS (County ID Specialist 2) (LG) - Multiple Positions

Are you ready to take your professional career up a notch? If so, consider joining Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental Programs Services (BHDS) as a Developmental Services Program Specialist 2. In this vital role, you will administer, plan, and coordinate for the intellectual Disabilities/Autism program. We offer a generous benefit program to include health and vision insurance and paid time off. Take charge of your future and apply today!

A Program Specialist 2 is responsible for providing back-up and support for the functions of intake, eligibility, and enrollment for Westmoreland County residents to obtain waiver services in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) that are administered through Westmoreland County Developmental Services Department. This position will develop, monitor, and analyze any assigned outcomes within the Developmental Services Quality Management Plan and maintain overall data collection and analysis related to referrals, intakes, diagnoses, and timeframes for completion to enhance the access of service delivery. Responsibilities will include contacting the contracted psychologist and engaging in discussion about collected records when diagnostic clarification is being sought. You will have the opportunity to develop resources for training and educating stakeholders and community members and maintain current handbook information given at the time of intake. The Program Specialist 2 may also complete a standardized assessment (ADOS-2) for individuals in need of assessment for a diagnosis of autism and do not currently have a formalized assessment. This professional will also be responsible for conducting Certified Investigations following the Office of Developmental Programs Incident Management requirements. Both remote and field work are included with this position.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Occasional need to work or attend meetings after hours or on weekends. Compensation provided.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 2 days per week after completion of six months probation and a county application for telework. 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 downtown Greensburg located behind the courthouse.
• 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:

• One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1; or
• Three years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelors 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.
  • Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Westmoreland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Westmoreland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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 drug screening.
• 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.

• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

• 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.