County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Washington County MH/ID

About the role

This position supports the review, coordination, and oversight of intellectual disabilities programs for Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. The role helps ensure services follow established rules, policies, and program goals while providing support to service providers.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Monitor intellectual disabilities programs and help ensure services follow program requirements, policies, and objectives
• Provider Support: Provide technical assistance related to program planning, development, implementation, and coordination
• Service Evaluation: Review and analyze program activities to help improve service delivery and overall program effectiveness
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist with ensuring rules, regulations, and established procedures are properly implemented
• Training Participation: Attend required trainings, including Certified Investigator, Office of Developmental Programs mandated, and professional development programs
• Staff Coordination: Collaborate with administrative staff and leadership to support county program operations and goals

Work Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work outside of normal scheduled hours including evenings and weekends. Telework is not available for this position. In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable; further communication regarding this position will be sent via email.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training

• 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

• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details).
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the Child Protective Services Law. A conditional offer requires 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.

Examination Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional test-center exam is required. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on the application and in response to the supplemental questions, and is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information; incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or disqualify you. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Results will be provided via email.