County ID Program Specialist 1 (Local Government)

Summary

Salary$50,841.96 AnnuallyLocationWestmoreland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-56561-L0755DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Westmoreland Co Mh/Id UnitOpening Date08/19/2026Closing Date9/1/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0755Position Number80012921UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88213465Bureau / DivisionWestmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesWorksite Address40 N Pennsylvania AvenueWorksite AddressSuite 110CityGreensburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code15601Contact NameCassandra RohmContact PhoneContact EmailTHE POSITIONBecome a County ID Program Specialist 1 with Westmoreland County MH/ID and step into a position where your commitment helps create lasting results. This role supports key programs that help individuals achieve important life goals and strengthen community connections. We offer a generous benefit package and a supportive work environment. You will join a team that values dedication and makes a positive impact across the county. Apply today and make your career goals a reality with us!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position administers, plans, coordinates, implements, monitors, and provides technical assistance for the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism program under the direction of the DS Program Director, BH/DS Deputy Administrator, and BH/DS Administrator. As a County ID Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:Program Coordination:Manage participant directed services and ensure all documentation follows required guidelinesEmployment Support:Lead employment initiatives, guide stakeholders, and assist youth transitioning from school to workQuality Oversight:Conduct reviews, monitor data, and support quality management activities across assigned programsEligibility Processing:Review Medicaid Waiver eligibility, submit required documents, and coordinate changes with the County Assistance OfficeIncident Review:Evaluate incident reports within required timeframes, complete investigations, and provide technical assistance to providersStakeholder Collaboration:Build relationships with SCOs, providers, and community agencies to support program goalsWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Occasional need to work or attend meetings after hours or on weekends. Compensation provided.Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Employee will be eligible for up to 2 days of telework per week after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period and director approval. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree;orAn 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.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 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.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.

Job Description

Salary$50,841.96 AnnuallyLocationWestmoreland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-56561-L0755DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionHS Westmoreland Co Mh/Id UnitOpening Date08/19/2026Closing Date9/1/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0755Position Number80012921UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88213465Bureau / DivisionWestmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesWorksite Address40 N Pennsylvania AvenueWorksite AddressSuite 110CityGreensburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code15601Contact NameCassandra RohmContact PhoneContact EmailTHE POSITIONBecome a County ID Program Specialist 1 with Westmoreland County MH/ID and step into a position where your commitment helps create lasting results. This role supports key programs that help individuals achieve important life goals and strengthen community connections. We offer a generous benefit package and a supportive work environment. You will join a team that values dedication and makes a positive impact across the county. Apply today and make your career goals a reality with us!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position administers, plans, coordinates, implements, monitors, and provides technical assistance for the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism program under the direction of the DS Program Director, BH/DS Deputy Administrator, and BH/DS Administrator. As a County ID Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:Program Coordination:Manage participant directed services and ensure all documentation follows required guidelinesEmployment Support:Lead employment initiatives, guide stakeholders, and assist youth transitioning from school to workQuality Oversight:Conduct reviews, monitor data, and support quality management activities across assigned programsEligibility Processing:Review Medicaid Waiver eligibility, submit required documents, and coordinate changes with the County Assistance OfficeIncident Review:Evaluate incident reports within required timeframes, complete investigations, and provide technical assistance to providersStakeholder Collaboration:Build relationships with SCOs, providers, and community agencies to support program goalsWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Occasional need to work or attend meetings after hours or on weekends. Compensation provided.Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Employee will be eligible for up to 2 days of telework per week after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period and director approval. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree;orAn 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.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 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.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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.