Reference #: 4654327
THE POSITIONDo you have a background in the field of intellectual disabilities? Lebanon County MH/ID Unit is actively seeking a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 to join our dynamic team of professionals. This position gives you the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to ensure appropriate behavioral treatment options are available to the residents of Lebanon County. If you are looking for a career where you can make a significant impact on your community, this is the opportunity for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis is a professional administrative position within the Lebanon County MH/ID/EI Program with responsibility for the oversite and communication with the Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) that the county contracts with. You will be responsible for ensuring that management services in Lebanon County are provided in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. Work includes identifying factors which impede the effectiveness or quality of case management services provided in Lebanon County You will have the opportunity to develop recommendations and request remediation for changes in policy or procedures to improve services.
Additional duties include but not limited to:
Maintaining positive relationship with ID contracted providers, community agencies, state offices and state facilities to promote effective case management services.
Serving in a consultation and liaison capacity to community agencies.
Interpreting the ID services program to the community.
Participating in local high profile, dual diagnosis, and complex case meetings and service planning development.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
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.
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 pre erences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.