County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (LG) – Columbia/Montour/Snyder/Union C

Job order closes 10/7/24 11:59 pm Eastern

Reference #: 4666830
THE POSITION
Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County MH/ID is looking for a motivated and dependable person to oversee our intensive case management services for consumers and their families in home and community settings. If you would find professional fulfillment in leading a team that helps families work through potential problems, CMSU would like to talk to you about helping us help others!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 position, you will be primarily responsible for all aspects of the Family Based Mental Health Services Program including planning, implementation, and program maintenance. Work involves direct supervision of personnel, interagency communication, budget monitoring, and program evaluation. Your leadership and guidance will ensure that staff are actively working on their professional growth goals, facilitate successful coordination as a liaison with other service providers and community resources, and obtain feedback from consumers and their families to ensure that services are appropriate and incompliance with program standards. You will also participate in the provision of family based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families who are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement as needed. Apply today and help lead our team to support members of our community in achieving independence and personal development in order to enhance their quality of life!

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.
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 bachelors degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:
This position requires a current Pennsylvania Drivers License that is not under suspension.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
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.

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 Vetera s 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.

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.

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.