Program Specialist 1 - Administrative Entity

Job Summary

This is a full-time position in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Administrative Entity (AE) Unit of the York/Adams Mental Health, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities Program. This employee will conduct activities outlined in the AE Operating Agreement. These activities include but are not limited to: Quality Management, Health and Welfare Assurances, Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU), Provider Qualification, IM4Q, QA&I activities, programmatic activities, and fiscal approval activities. This employee will use the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and other databases to collect and analyze data. These activities involve coordinating, monitoring, authorizing, and reporting information related to all funding streams. This individual will be working with Support Coordination Organizations (SCO) as well the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), the Department of Human Services (DHS), providers of IDD, IDD consumers and family members. This employee will also complete back-up responsibilities for other staff on the AE team.

About Us

Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze data, and develop reports related to activities outlined in the AE Operating Agreement. Maintain data and documentation for these activities.
• Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to IDA providers, SCO and Community Entities as needed. Develop content for these activities.
• Participate in committees and internal and external meetings and facilitate as needed related to AE operating agreement responsibilities.
• Monitor and coordinate all Consolidated, Person/Family Directed (PFDS), and Community Living waiver activities to include: review and approve all budgets in HCSIS, Individual Support Plans (ISPs), complete appropriate and required forms and approve and authorize services and requests for funding.
• Coordinate base/block grant funded services and maintain related database. Monitor related contracts and budgets within fiscal constraints with support of the AE Director and Fiscal Operations Officer.
• Act as a backup for Incident Management and perform all related duties
• Development and analysis of monthly and quarterly HCSIS reports
• Complete duties related to Level of Care (LOC) and IDD eligibility and enrollment as assigned
• Complete OBRA requests and related activities as assigned
• Provide back-up to the other AE Progam Planners within the Unit in all processes related to the AE Operating Agreement with ODP
• Act as back-up to the Administrative Entity Admin and Quality Management Directors for all activities related to IDD Waivers and Quality Management
• Responsible to assist in the administration and planning of the ID/A system, which operates directly under the auspices of the agency.
• Responsible for program coordination between community direct ID service components and the agency Administrator’s Office including:
  • Liaison with provider agencies regarding delivery of services;
  • Liaison with state centers and state hospitals regarding the delivery of services;
  • Liaison with State Office of Developmental Programs regarding the delivery of services;
  • Client advocacy.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Essential Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional-level experience in the field of intellectual disabilities; OR an equivalence of experience and training.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of intellectual disabilities program planning and development as it relates to the implementation of direct services and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of modern basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and resources as it relates to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and methods involved in working with socially maladjusted or physically or mentally disabled adults and/or children.
• Knowledge of the structure, organization, and methods of public and private intellectual disabilities agencies and institutions.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods applied to collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county legislation, policies and procedures related to the intellectual disabilities delivery system.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate program plans and operations and make recommendations leading toward policy and method determination.
• Ability to aid in the development and coordination of intellectual disabilities program plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff and other agencies.
• Ability to make clear and pertinent statements, verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Contact Details

If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at ychr@yorkcountypa.gov.