Administrative Officer 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County MH/ID
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-55698-L0121
Department: Local Government
Division: HS Wayne Co Mh/Id
Job classification: Administrative Officer 1 (Local Government)
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Administration, Social Services
Summary
Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional for a full-time Administrative Officer 1 position within the Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Program. This position supports and oversees administrative operations while working with a dedicated team committed to providing quality services. Wayne County offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits package.Examples of duties
This position supports administrative oversight for the Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Program by managing data, reviewing records, and tracking compliance across multiple requirements. It helps ensure accurate information, timely documentation, and coordinated communication across agencies and providers. As an Administrative Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Incident Tracking: Collect and analyze incident management data and ensure proper procedures are followed
- Data Reporting: Create and review provider risk screening reports and service authorization data from multiple sources
- Policy Interpretation: Read policies and guidelines and apply directives to ensure accurate compliance
- Agency Coordination: Work with outside organizations to support quality and adherence to program requirements
- Eligibility Management: Maintain participant records, track documents, and submit information for waiver enrollment
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitor timelines, authorizations, and required documentation for multiple program functions
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. Irregular hours, including evenings is required.
- Overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training is required.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; 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 Guidelines.
- 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 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 accepte
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