County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Mh/Id

THE POSITION

Are you eager to start the next chapter in your career? The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a hard-working, robust, and detailed-oriented professional to serve as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1. This position works with considerable independence and with minimal supervision to conduct oversights and coordination for complex and specialized social service functions for children and adolescents served by DHS. Apply today to join our team where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Within this role, you will function as a Mental Health Children's Services Specialist for the Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), Bureau of Child and Adolescent Services (BCAS), under the general supervision of the BCAS supervisor. You will perform duties as a team member or individually to involve monitoring and providing technical assistance in accordance with state regulations and guidelines, as well as county policies, to the assigned contracts between Allegheny County and private agencies which provide Early Intervention (EI) and State Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS). You will also provide direct information to the supervisor regarding policy development and programmatic changes for the improvement of early intervention (birth-three years) which includes early intervention direct services, program development, oversight and/or the auditing of EI programs as well as children and adolescent services who have severe emotional disturbances.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional level experience in the field of mental health; and a bachelor's degree; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires two years of experience performing audits of Early Intervention programs.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Do you possess two years of experience performing audits of Early Intervention programs?

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional experience in the field of mental health do you possess?

• 2 years or more

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral, social or habilitative sciences, or community planning or organization or a related degree area? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming credits/degree based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• 30 credits or more

• Less than 30 credits

• None

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

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Definition: EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES: services designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability, or at-risk of developing a disability, and the needs of the family related to enhancing the infant or toddler's physical, cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive and communication development.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCTS AUDITS

Conducts audits of contract agreements to ensure programmatic, personnel, and administrative compliance with county, state, and federal regulations. Reviews, verifies, and approves agency action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies and makes recommendations if needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting audits of EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES contract agreements to ensure programmatic, personnel, or administrative compliance with county, state, or federal regulations. I ALSO have experience reviewing, verifying, or approving agency action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies or making recommendations if needed.
• B. I have experience conducting audits of MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH contract agreements to ensure programmatic, personnel, or administrative compliance with county, state, or federal regulations. I ALSO have experience reviewing, verifying, or approving agency action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies or making recommendations if needed.
• C. I have experience conducting audits of contract agreements to ensure programmatic, personnel, or administrative compliance with county, state, or federal regulations. I ALSO have experience reviewing, verifying, or approving agency action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies or making recommendations if needed. This was NOTrelated to early intervention services or mental or behavioral health.
• D. I have experience conducting audits of contract agreements to ensure programmatic, personnel, or administrative compliance with county, state, or federal regulations. This was NOT related to early intervention services or mental or behavioral health.
• E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing or contract management.
• F. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to conducting audits

• The duties you performed related to reviewing, verifying, or approving action plans or making recommendations

• The subject of the audits you conducted

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1.College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEW OPERATIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS

Reviews operating methods, procedures, and the provision of services. Makes recommendations for programming and policy changes that will facilitate access to service, improve quality treatment, and help maintain children in their natural family or other living setting.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES operating methods, procedures, or the provision of services AND making recommendations for programming and policy change.
• B. I have experience reviewing MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH operating methods, procedures, or the provision of services AND making recommendations for programming and policy changes.
• C. I have experience reviewing operating methods, procedures, or the provision of services AND making recommendations for programming and policy changes. This was NOT related to early intervention services or mental or behavioral health.
• D. I have experience reviewing operating methods, procedures, or the provision of services. This was NOT related to early intervention services or mental or behavioral health.
• E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or policy development.
• F. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The duties you performed related to reviewing operating methods, procedures, or provisions of services

• The duties you performed related to making recommendations for changes

• The subject of the operating methods, procedures, or provisions of services

• Your level of responsibility

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1.College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - LIAISON

Serves as a liaison between staff, state, and county agencies, and the public to gather information, share resources, and explain rules, regulations, and policies. Responds to inquiries and refers individuals to the appropriate area for assistance as necessary.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience serving as a liaison regarding EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES to gather information, share resources/information, and explain rules, regulations, or policies.
• B. I have experience serving as a liaison regarding MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH to gather information, share resources/information, and explain rules, regulations, or policies.
• C. I have experience serving as a liaison. I gathered information, shared resources/information, and explained rules, regulations, or policies. This work was in an area OTHER THAN early intervention services or mental or behavioral health.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to customer service relations or communications.
• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The actual duties you performed related to serving as a liaison

• The subject of the liaison work you performed

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1.College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov