County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (LG) (Part-Time) - Crawford County MH/ID

If you are interested in part time work with a dynamic team in a family friendly work environment and you enjoy working with the public, we are the place for you. Crawford County Human Services partners with children, adults, and families to provide timely access to flexible services and opportunities that empower them to make informed choices for a safe, healthy, and secure lifestyle at home and in the community. Apply now to achieve your goals and make a difference in this County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 position with our team today!

This is a part-time professional position with an administrative nature involving the review, analysis, evaluation, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of the Intellectual Disability / Autism (IDA) services in Crawford County. Our team will rely on you to draw on your knowledge and professional experience to offer choice and control to individuals and their families. Your work will improve the health and safety of individuals receiving services by implementing training, monitoring procedures, and using standardized processes to ensure equity for individuals requesting support services. This may include utilizing a variety of resources including the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS), Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) / Risk Management, and Quality Management to ensure the best outcomes and quality support for the people we serve.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Overtime as needed.
• 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.

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. 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 preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.