County ID Program Specialist 1 (Local Government)

Posting number: CS-2026-56561-L0755

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Westmoreland Co Mh/Id Unit

Job classification: County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government)

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Social Services, Customer Service, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

Become 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!

Examples of duties

This 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 guidelines
• Employment Support: Lead employment initiatives, guide stakeholders, and assist youth transitioning from school to work
• Quality Oversight: Conduct reviews, monitor data, and support quality management activities across assigned programs
• Eligibility Processing: Review Medicaid Waiver eligibility, submit required documents, and coordinate changes with the County Assistance Office
• Incident Review: Evaluate incident reports within required timeframes, complete investigations, and provide technical assistance to providers
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build relationships with SCOs, providers, and community agencies to support program goals

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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:

• 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.

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