Job Description

THE POSITION

Are you a problem solver that excels in a fast-paced work environment? If so, Lycoming and Clinton County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (ID) may have the job you are looking for. As an Intellectual Disabilities Specialist 2, you will have the opportunity conduct audits, analyze data, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions in order to ensure delivery of high-quality services across all aspects of care delivery. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we need you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Intellectual Disabilities Specialist 2, you will be responsible for Risk/Quality Management, Provider Risk Assessment, Incident Management, and Provider Monitoring duties of the Administrative Entity (AE). Work involves providing administrative direction to providers, program offices, and departments by conducting audits, analyzing data, identifying improvement areas, and implementing corrective actions to deliver high-quality services across all aspects of care delivery. You will have the opportunity to act as the primary quality control point person for the AE, ensuring the quality of services meets ODP's quality management strategy. Within this role, you will also be responsible for the supervision of positions that serve supportive functions within the Administrative Entity. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing training, support, and technical assistance to providers
• Coordinating routine administrative and peer review meetings
• Leading the Risk/Quality Management committee
• Representing the AE at meetings and events to ensure consistent communication of goals, actions, and activities of the unit
• Compiling reports
• Assisting the Administrator with daily administration and decision making

Take your career up a notch with Lycoming and Clinton Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1; or

• Three years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelors 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, or Union counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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 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.

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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