ID Program Director (County Intellectual Disabilities Program Director) Local Government

Are you interested in a career giving back to the community? The County of Washington Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants to become an ID Program Director. This role provides a great opportunity to grow your career while providing assistance to those with intellectual disabilities. Apply today and join our dedicated team!

This position performs professional work as an administrative and supervisory nature involving the program planning, analysis, coordination, and implementation of Intellectual Disability and Autism Services for Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS). Under the direction of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator, incumbents will ensure that Intellectual Disability and Autism Services are made available to the public. This role performs quality assurance of services and evaluates services for adherence with established federal, state, county policies, procedures, and guidelines. Additionally, you will oversee the Developmental Services program of BHDS to assure quality and compliance with legislative requirements of the 1966 Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Act, the Department of Human Services, and all federal, state, and county mandates related to BHDS and to Developmental Services and Intellectual Disabilities. Other responsibilities include:

• Studies, analyzes, and evaluates community needs and resources
• Coordinates the review of data and documents pertinent to the continuation of existing services
• Coordinates planning and development of new and innovative programs in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
• Collects and reviews information to assess the impact on BHDS Developmental Services planning policies at the local, regional, and state levels
• Collects and reviews information on the impact of proposed legislation to assess the impact on Developmental Services planning policies and programs
• Participates in annual provider monitoring and acts as a coordinator to qualify all providers in Washington County.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position requires work outside of normal scheduled hours on evenings and weekends.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 2 (local government title); or
• Five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or managerial work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or managerial work.

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 medical examination and 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 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.

• 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.