Intellectual Disabilities Programs Community Services Area Manager

Join us in a transformative role as the Regional Program Manager (Intellectual Disabilities Programs Community Services Area Manager) at the heart of the Office of Developmental Programs. In this position, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Community Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Western Region of Pennsylvania. Your role will involve making critical policy decisions, providing strategic leadership, and shaping the future of developmental programs. This is an incredible opportunity for you to make a significant impact and showcase your talents!

In this role, you will be overseeing and managing all aspect of the Community Services Program within your assigned region. Your responsibilities will include planning and coordinating operations to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with regulations for the overall health and welfare of individuals in the program. You will also have extensive leadership responsibilities, advising executive staff and participating in decision-making processes related to program quality, risk management, and compliance. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing policies, providing supervision for staff, and addressing issues such as audits and community placements. Your decisions and actions will have a significant impact on the success of the program and the well-being of individuals involved.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report to the office in Pittsburgh 1 day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
• 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:

• Six years of professional experience providing, developing, or evaluating human services programs to individuals with intellectual disabilities, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes two years of professional supervisory experience serving the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  

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.

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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:
  • 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.