ID/A Program Director (County Intellectual Disabilities Program Director) Local Government

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Intellectual Disabilities Program Director for Washington County. This full-time role directs planning, coordination, and oversight of ID/Autism services, ensuring compliance with policies and delivering positive community outcomes. The position requires supervisory experience and a relevant degree.

Benefits include family health insurance, retirement contributions, and wellness programs. Work hours are 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, with a non-telework option.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience and training requirements include 1 year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 2; or 5 years in the field with 3 years in admin/management and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination.
• Residency requirement for PA; must pass background checks; medical and drug screening.
• Veterans’ preference and TRS accommodations apply.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, coordination, and oversight of ID/Autism services in Washington County.
• Ensure programs meet federal, state, and county requirements.
• Study community needs to guide program goals and resource allocation.
• Review data to support existing services and new program development.
• Assess impact of proposed legislation on Developmental Services planning.
• Develop and implement the annual County QM Plan.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Program oversight

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years professional experience in intellectual disabilities

5 years administrative/managerial experience

Job description

Salary: $65,901.07 Annually

Location: Washington County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-59764-L0757

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Washington Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0757

Position Number: 80003813

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88213463

Bureau / Division: Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

Worksite Address: 95 West Beau Street, Suite 300

City: Washington, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15301

Contact Name: Carrie Taylor

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants for the position of Intellectual Disabilities Program Director. This position includes a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families. This is a great opportunity to help the community and residents of Washington County!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position directs planning, coordination, and oversight of Intellectual Disability/Autism services within Washington County. It ensures that programs meet high standards, follow all applicable policies, and support positive outcomes for the community. As a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and county requirements for Intellectual Disability and Autism services
• Needs Assessment: Study community needs and resources to guide program goals
• Data Review: Evaluate documents and information to support existing services and new program development
• Policy Impact Analysis: Assess how proposed legislation affects Developmental Services planning and operations
• Plan Development: Prepare and implement the annual County QM Plan according to state guidelines
• Provider Coordination: Participate in provider monitoring and coordinate the qualification process for all assigned ID/A providers

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. Work outside of normal schedule including weekends and evenings will be required.
• 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:

• One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 2 (local government title); or
• Five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or managerial work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or managerial work.

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 Guidelines.
• 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 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.