Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Co MH Program Spec 1, Local Government)-Allegheny Co MH/ID

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-14368-L0751. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 13, 2024 TO DECEMBER 26, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a hard-working, robust, detailed oriented applicants who are able to work 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. If this describes you, join our team!

Within this role, you will function as an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (County Mental Health Program Specialist 1) for the DHS, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), Bureau of Child and Adolescent Services (BCAS), under the general supervision of the BCAS supervisor. This includes performing your duties as a team member or individually, and in accordance with state regulations and guidelines, as well as county policies. Duties involve monitoring and providing technical assistance to the assigned contracts between Allegheny County and private agencies which provide Early Intervention (EI), State Office of Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS).

You will also have the opportunity to provide direct information to the supervisor regarding policy development and programmatic changes for the improvement of EI services (birth-five years). This includes EI direct services, program development, oversight and the auditing of EI programs as well as children/adolescents services who have severe emotional disturbances. Apply and work to change children's lives for the better every day!

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.

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:

• 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.

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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.