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

McKean County Human Services places great emphasis on quality. We are looking for a motivated and dependable individual to join our team in the County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 position and serve as a Quality Manager. In this role, you will investigate and assess the quality of services provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as risk management, financial monitoring, and mandatory reporting. Your work will keep accountability a top priority as our teams help people access an array of services that meet their individual needs so they can enjoy a quality of life that includes family and friends.ResponsibilitiesQuality Management Plan: Develop and implement a Quality Management Plan to measure, remediate, and improve performance in alignment with the Office of Developmental Program's strategies and prioritiesRisk Management Framework: Gather data and coordinate the county risk management framework within required time framesServe as Certified Investigator: Conduct investigations; remain on call; complete documents in accordance with the law, regulations, and internal policies; and prepare findings for review committeesPeer Review: Participate in quarterly peer review processes and meetings to support the accuracy and thoroughness of investigationsIM4Q Coordination: Lead the Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) process including surveys, data coordination, reporting, and collaboration with contracted agenciesFinancial Monitoring: Cross check finances and complete annual fiscal contract reviewsWork Schedule and Additional InformationFull-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Occasional nights and weekends as needed as well as overtime.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.QualificationsTwo years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.Other RequirementsYou must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the Residency Guidelines.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal RequirementsA conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law, which 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.Veterans PreferencePennsylvania 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).Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe 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.J-18808-Ljbffr