Reference #: 4605477 THE POSITION Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career in which you can utilize your experience in the field of human services?  Bring your knowledge and talents to our team at the Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BHDS) department and join us as a County Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Program Specialist 1 with a focus on incident management!  This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen the quality and oversight of service delivery while helping the community and residents of Washington County.  Take charge of your future and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1, you will conduct professional work of an administrative nature involving the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of intellectual disabilities programs as a member of the administrative staff of the Washington County BHDS.  Duties involve ensuring implementation of the rules, regulations, program policies, and objectives, and assisting in oversight of the delivery of services.  Additional responsibilities involve providing technical assistance to providers which entails program planning, development, implementation, and coordination.  Work is performed under the direction of the ID Program Director and is reviewed on an ongoing regular basis.  This position requires attending trainings as necessary, including the Certified Investigator, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) mandated trainings, and various professional development programs.

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. You may be required to work outside of normal scheduled hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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 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 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.

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.

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 atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.

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.