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

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career? If so, bring your ambition and talents to our dedicated team at the Cameron-Elk County Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, (MH / ID) agency. This is professional work of an administrative nature involving the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of the Home and Community Based Services offered through the Office of Developmental Programs. We offer a generous benefit package and, if eligible, public student loan forgiveness. If you are passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others, this is the perfect job for you. Take charge of your future and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Program Specialist 1, your duties will involve providing technical assistance to contract providers and agency staff to include program planning, development, and implementation. This professional is responsible for Quality Management to include maintaining and tracking data and reporting results to stakeholders. You will be expected to review and approve incident reports along with analyzing data, developing reports and reporting trends to staff and providers. This position performs sampling duties and tracks Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) activities, coordinates findings, approves consideration action items and participates in quarterly regional meetings. You will have the opportunity to perform community outreach through collaborative meetings, developing a quarterly newsletter and planning outreach activities.

Additional duties :

• Develop policies and procedures in accordance with the Office of Developmental Program's Bulletins, Announcements and Operating Agreement
• Train the Supports Coordination Organization regarding new and revised policies and procedures
• Monitor and oversee the process of Individual Support Plan development in HCSIS
• Assist providers with claims resolution or billing issues
• Participate in the Office of Developmental Program's Academies and the implementation of all information provided at them

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

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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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.

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