Developmental Services Program Director County ID Program Director LG - Westmoreland Co MHID
Developmental Services Program Director County ID Program Director LG - Westmoreland Co MHID
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USD 68074 - 68074
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a challenging and fulfilling career in which you can utilize your leadership skills and experience in the field of human services Bring your knowledge and talents to our team at Westmoreland County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BHDS)and join us as a Developmental Services (DS) Program Director! This is an excellent opportunity to ensure quality continuity of services for our valued WestmorelandCounty residents! Make a positive impact in the lives of others and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position functions as the Developmental Services Program Director of Intake and Eligibility and is responsible for analyzing evaluating coordinating and directing the development of local developmental services program areas related to referral intake and eligibility. This professional works with the DS Deputy Administrator DS Administrator and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to develop policies procedures goals and objectives that ensure the quality of Intellectual Disability and Autism Programs. Within this role you will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the AE Operating Agreement all state and federal laws and regulations and ODP publications. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with excellent interpersonal skills as you will be supervising Program Specialist 1s and 2s in addition to providing training and developing service standards.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Remote and field work are part of this position.
- Occasional need to work or attend meetings after hours or on weekends. Compensation will be provided.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of the 6month probationary period and submission of the county application for telework. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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 Greensburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 2 (local government title);or
- Five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities including three years of administrative supervisory or managerial work and a bachelors degree;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities including three years of administrative supervisory or managerial work.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand 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 WestmorelandCounty 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.
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 towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
