Developmental Services Program Director (County ID Program Director) (LG) - Westmoreland Co MH/ID

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 Westmoreland County residents! Make a positive impact in the lives of others and apply today!

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:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute 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) part-time, up to 2 days per week, upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period and submission of the county application for telework. 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 Greensburg.
• 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.

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 bachelor's 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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and 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 Westmoreland 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:

• 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.

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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.

• 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.