Must apply on external site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northamptoncounty

Application deadline is September 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Applicants will not be contacted until after this date. Internal applicants will be considered before external applicants.

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (in person)

Pension retirement plan [20 years of service = full retirement at age 55 / any # of years = full retirement at age 60]

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Rx all offered at one rate (% of salary)

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE The Developmental Programs (DP) Program Specialist 1 position is responsible for the review, analysis, evaluation, coordination, and monitoring of Developmental Programs and initiatives.   SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the DP Deputy Administrator.      SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position does not exercise supervision over other functions.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Interpret State and County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Assist in overall program planning, development, and implementation of new procedures.

Assists in the preparation of all State, County and Administrative Entity plans.

Attends regularly scheduled meetings with all Supports Coordination Organizations.

Attends and participates in on-going staff meetings scheduled by the MH/EI/DP Administrator or Deputy Administrator of Developmental Programs.

Creates provider service offerings and contracts in HCSIS and assists providers with HCSIS billing issues.

Completes new ODP provider qualifications as well as provider requalification.

Lead for AE Quality Assessment and Improvement. Reviews data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and ensure that high quality services are being delivered by ODP providers.

Responsible for ongoing provider risk management using the ODP risk mitigation process.

Provide ongoing technical assistance to providers and serves as the liaison between provider agencies and the state Office of Developmental Programs.

Completes ODP Certified Investigator Training and is the backup for the lead Incident Management position.

Reviews and approves Individual Support Plan critical revisions and Fiscal Year renewals.

Performs other related duties as required.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE -- Two (2) years of professional level experience in the field of developmental programs and a bachelor's degree; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES   Knowledge of philosophies, best practices and emerging developments in the field of Intellectual Disabilities.  

Ability to interpret and implement state, federal and local policies and procedures as they relate to Developmental Programs.  

Ability to represent the County in a variety of state, regional and local settings and with other stakeholders, particularly provider agencies, families and consumers.  

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.  

Ability to use a personal computer.  

Ability to travel between office and other locations.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to unction as part of the team.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.  

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Employee may also work in other work environments to include, schools, businesses, public spaces, mobile outreach vehicle, and other community agencies. Work environment can range from quiet to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS:      FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

*DESIGNATION:     HUMAN SERVICES *

PAY GRADE:         HS-39

UNION STATUS:   NON-UNION

Created September 2024