Early Intervention Coordinator

THE POSITION
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants for the position of Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Program Specialist 1 – Early Intervention (EI) Coordinator. We offer an attractive starting salary with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families. If you are looking for a great opportunity to help the community and residents of Washington County, we want to hear from you

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is professional work of an administrative nature involving the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring and coordination of Early Intervention Services (EIS). The ID Program Specialist is responsible for the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring and coordination of community EI programs. Duties involve interpreting rules, regulations, program policies and objectives and administering or assisting in appropriate development and support of EIS to meet the needs of eligible infants, toddlers, young children and their families. To fulfill these duties, the ID Program Specialist will possess comprehensive knowledge in the requirements set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), P.L , and the Pennsylvania Early Intervention Services System Act (Act 212 of 1990, P.L. 1372, No This employee will also be knowledgeable and conversant in all Intellectual Disability bulletins that establish Early Intervention policies and procedures including, but not limited to, screening, evaluation and eligibility, children at risk, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), P.L Part H), and Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT), as well as all related rules & regulations. The ID Program Specialist will also be involved in provider contracts and determining allocations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Required to work outside of normal scheduled hours (Evenings & Weekends)
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.

• 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 veteran s for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

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.