Remote-Eligible County ID Program Specialist I

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County MH/ID is hiring a County ID Program Specialist 1 to administer, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and provide technical assistance for the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism program under the direction of the DS Program Director, BH/DS Deputy Administrator, and BH/DS Administrator.

The role includes program coordination, employment support, quality oversight, eligibility processing, incident review, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination: Manage participant directed services and ensure all documentation follows required guidelines
• Employment Support: Lead employment initiatives, guide stakeholders, and assist youth transitioning from school to work
• Quality Oversight: Conduct reviews, monitor data, and support quality management activities across assigned programs
• Eligibility Processing: Review Medicaid Waiver eligibility, submit required documents, and coordinate changes with the County Assistance Office
• Incident Review: Evaluate incident reports within required timeframes, complete investigations, and provide technical assistance to providers
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build relationships with SCOs, providers, and community agencies to support program goals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Westmoreland County MH/ID is hiring a County ID Program Specialist 1 to administer, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and provide technical assistance for the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism program under the direction of the DS Program Director, BH/DS Deputy Administrator, and BH/DS Administrator.

The role includes program coordination, employment support, quality oversight, eligibility processing, incident review, and stakeholder collaboration.