Developmental Programs (Dp) Program Specialist 1

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position.

Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.

Qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, an Education and Experience Review, in which points will be assigned to each applicant's education and relevant work experience provided on their application.

We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience.  Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact County of Northampton Human Resources at dhsjobs@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6366.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.GENERAL PURPOSE

The Developmental Programs (DP) Program Specialist 1 position is responsible for the review, analysis, evaluation, coordination, and monitoring of Developmental Programs and initiatives.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the MH/EI/DP Program Specialist 2.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not exercise supervision over other functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Interpret State and County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Assist in overall program planning, development, and implementation of new procedures.

Assists in the preparation of all State, County and Administrative Entity plan, including Annual Review Updates and Fiscal Year Renewals.

Assists with Complex Case and Multi-System meetings, State Complex Case meetings, CASSP and Multi-system meetings for Developmental Programs.

Tracks and monitors Autism-Only individuals for yearly recertification purposes to ensure ODP requirements are met.

Tracks and monitors EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening Detection and Testing) and Children and Youth involved individuals' age-outs to ensure continuity of care.

Monitors HRST (Health Risk Screening Tool) and collects data on compliance.

Responsible for incoming and outgoing Administrative Entity and Supports Coordination transfers.

Attends regularly scheduled meetings with all Supports Coordination Organizations.

Attends and participates in on-going staff meetings scheduled by the MH/EI/DP Administrator or Deputy Administrator of Developmental Programs.

Reviews and authorizes services/budgets in HCSIS.

Assists with OBRA Evaluations.

Assists with Quality Management Responsibilities. Will become Quality Management certified.

Must maintain confidentiality in dealing with client interviews, records, and information; confidentiality must be maintained at all times in accordance with current regulations and policies.

Performs other related duties as required.

• An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.
  
  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Two (2) years of professional level experience in the field of developmental programs and a bachelor's degree; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of philosophies, best practices and emerging developments in the field of Intellectual Disabilities.

Ability to interpret and implement state, federal and local policies and procedures as they relate to Developmental Programs.

Ability to represent the County in a variety of state, regional and local settings and with other stakeholders, particularly provider agencies, families and consumers.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

Ability to use a personal computer.

Ability to travel between office and other locations.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to function as part of the team.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Employee may also work in other work environments to include, schools, businesses, public spaces, mobile outreach vehicle, and other community agencies. Work environment can range from quiet to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS:      FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION:     HUMAN SERVICES

PAY GRADE:         HS-39

UNION STATUS:   NON-UNION

Created June 2024