County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Govt.) - Lebanon County MH/ID

NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-17308-L0755.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 29, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 11, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career?  Bring your knowledge and talents to our dedicated team at the Lebanon County Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and Early Intervention (MH/ID/EI) agency and join us as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1!  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! 

This is a professional administrative position within the Lebanon County MH/ID/EI Program with responsibility for the oversite and communication with the Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) that the county contracts with. The Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 is responsible for ensuring that management services in Lebanon County are provided in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. This includes identifying factors which impede the effectiveness or quality of case management services provided in Lebanon County and, in conjunction with community agencies and providers. You will have the opportunity to develop recommendations, and request remediation for changes in policy or procedures to improve services. This position maintains a positive relationship with ID contracted providers, community agencies, state offices and state facilities in order to promote effective case management services. 

Additional duties to include:

• Serving in a consultation and liaison capacity to community agencies
• Interpreting the ID services program to the community
• Participating in local high profile, dual diagnosis, and complex case meetings and service planning development

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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
• Any 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: 

• 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.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

• 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.

Salary : $46,308