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County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Govt) - Armstrong-Indiana County MH/ID

Salary

$55,345.00 Annually

Location

Armstrong County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-26141-L0755

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Armstrong-Indiana Co Mh/Id

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0755

Position Number

80001634

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213403

Bureau / Division

HS Armstrong-Indiana Co Mh/Id

Worksite Address

120 South Grant Avenue

Worksite Address

Suite 3

City

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16201

Contact Name

Elizabeth McDaniel

Contact Phone

724.548.3451 ext.690

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career? If so, bring your knowledge and talents to our dedicated team at the Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program. As a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1, you will have the opportunity to be the Waiver Coordinator and will perform a wide variety of administrative duties under the supervision of the ID Program Director. If you are passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others, this is the perfect job for you. Take charge of your future and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this professional administrative position, you will be responsible for adhering to all Consolidated Community Living and Person/Family Directed Support (PFDS) guidelines and timeframes. Work includes implementing new ODP policies and procedures relating to the Intellectual Disability Waiver Program; authorizing and reviewing utilization of Individual Support Plans; and monitoring and maintaining individual files to meet State Regulations. Effective communication skills are essential as you will attend meetings with individuals, service providers, and families, to resolve conflicts, coordinate programs, and explain the qualifications for different waiver programs and services. You will be expected to attend meetings or phone conferences with Supports Coordinators and SC Supervisors to explain program changes and expectations. You will have the opportunity to provide technical assistance to contract providers and other stakeholders concerning billing issues, Bulletins, Memos, Announcements, ISP Manual and Service Definitions, and other Waiver Policies, Regulations, and forms.

Additional duties to include but not limited to:

+ Preparing for and participating in the Annual AE Oversight, Provider Monitoring Process, and county lead investigations

+ Completing additional correspondence, studies, reports, projects, or meetings as assigned by supervisor

+ Attending ODP required and non-required trainings and webinars

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after the completion of the probationary period. 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 Kittanning.

+ 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

How much full-time professional experience do you possess in the field of intellectual disabilities?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral, social, or habilitative sciences; community planning or organization; or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 60 credits or more

+ 30 but less than 60 credit

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

04

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

05

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Attend in-person and phone meetings with individuals, service providers, families, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts, coordinate programs, and explain qualifications, expectations, and changes regarding waiver programs. Respond to requests for information or guidance.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience verbally communicating information related to DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY services to providers, participants and their family members, or other stakeholders.

+ B. I have experience verbally communicating information related to HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS (other than developmental disability programs) to providers, participants and their family members, or other stakeholders.

+ C. I have experience verbally communicating information on topics OTHER THAN human services programs to a variety of audiences.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

06

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of information you provided and to whom you provided it.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION

Write various reports and waiver eligibility documentation. Enter data into Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) system and ensure that all necessary documents are present in each file. Ensure that all information is accurate, coherent, and complete in accordance with policies, standards, and legal requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing reports, completing documentation, or entering and reviewing data related to support services for individuals with DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

+ B. I have experience writing reports, completing documentation, or entering and reviewing data related to support services for populations in the human services field OTHER THAN developmental disabilities.

+ C. I have experience writing reports, completing documentation, or entering and reviewing data.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The types of documentation you wrote.

+ Your level of responsibility.

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – REVIEW AND ASSESS ELIGIBILITY OF SERVICES

Review and assess an individual’s level of care using the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver regulations to determine their initial waiver eligibility. Perform redeterminations by annually reviewing changes which may affect waiver eligibility. Review Individual Support Plans (ISP) for accuracy and to approve needed changes.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reviewing and assessing an individual’s level of care to determine waiver eligibility of services for individuals with DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

+ B. I have experience reviewing and assessing an individual’s level of care to determine waiver eligibility of services for any HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS other than developmental disabilities.

+ C. I have experience determining eligibility of services for individuals.

+ E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience determining eligibility of services for individuals.

+ The type of services for which you determined eligibility.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov