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County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton Co MH/ID

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County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming-Clinton Co MH/ID

Salary

$59,280.00 - $88,025.60 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-33083-L0755

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Lycoming-Clinton Co Mh/Id U

Opening Date

09/09/2025

Closing Date

9/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0755

Position Number

80012906

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213441

Bureau / Division

Lycoming - Clinton Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

Worksite Address

33 W. Third Street

Worksite Address

4th Floor

City

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17701

Contact Name

Victoria Longo

Contact Phone

570.326.7895

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

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 expertise to our team at the Lycoming-Clinton Joinder Board and join us as a County Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Program Specialist 1! This is an excellent opportunity to ensure quality continuity of service delivery for our valued residents! Take charge of your future and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County ID Program Specialist 1, you will be responsible for activities associated with the administration of the Consolidated, Community Living, and Person Family Directed Supports (PFDS) Waivers as defined in the Administrative Entity (AE) Operating Agreement. You will be tasked with leading the authorization and approval of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for those served by the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism Services Program. This includes conducting critical revisions, annual reviews, fiscal year renewals, and mass rate changes. You will work directly with supports coordination organizations to ensure that services are being efficiently utilized and make any necessary adjustments to remain in alignment with the individual's needs.

Within this role, you will monitor and manage Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS), assist with the incident management process, and serve as a resource for incoming crisis afterhours calls. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of the AE Operating Agreement and all regulations pertaining to ID and Autism waivers and service delivery. You will utilize innovative analytical skills to evaluate program related issues, obtain client feedback, and provide recommendations for long-term resolutions.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ 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.

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.

+ Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Clinton and Lycoming Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Clinton and Lycoming 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:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

+ A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

+ D. 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