ID Specialist I Risk Coordinator (County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1, Local Govt)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites you to join the Lackawanna-Susquehanna BH/ID/EI team as an ID Specialist I Risk Coordinator. This role supports programs for individuals with mental health needs, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays, while ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

You will oversee risk screening, guide regulatory compliance, collaborate with partners, and assist with investigations and quality improvement efforts.

Formación

• Two years of professional experience in intellectual disabilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to meet PA residency requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee provider risk screening and qualifications.
• Review data, incident reports, and support quality improvement.
• Coordinate with incident management entity to examine concerns and report.
• Provide guidance to Supports Coordination and staff on risk management.
• Liaise with county, state, and community partners to support service quality.
• Lead assigned duties and support case closures, projects, and on-call rotations.

Conocimientos

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Interagency collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

THE POSITION

If you are passionate about public service and community impact, consider joining the Lackawanna-Susquehanna Behavioral Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and Early Intervention (BH/ID/EI) team as an ID Specialist I Risk Coordinator. In this role, you will support programs serving individuals with mental health needs, intellectual disabilities, and young children with developmental delays while helping ensure the smooth operation of daily activities. You will work alongside dedicated professionals to strengthen critical behavioral health and developmental services. Apply today to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Risk Screening Oversight: Manage the Administrative Entity Provider Risk Screening Process and oversee provider qualifications
• Quality Review Support: Review data, evaluate incident reports, and assist with quality improvement efforts across programs and providers
• Investigative Coordination: Work with the contracted incident management entity to examine concerns, recommend solutions, and prepare reports
• Technical Assistance: Provide guidance to Supports Coordination and provider staff to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance
• Interagency Collaboration: Serve as liaison with county, state, and community partners to support service quality and problem resolution
• Administrative Leadership: Carry out assigned lead duties and support case closures, special projects, and rotating on-call responsibilities

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.
• 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

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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna or Susquehanna County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lackawanna or Susquehanna County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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.