Early Intervention Coordinator (Ct. Intellectual Disabilities Pro. Spec. 1)(LG) Washington Ct. MH/ID Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5029556) Apply  Early Intervention Coordinator (Ct. Intellectual Disabilities Pro. Spec. 1)(LG) Washington Ct. MH/ID Salary $41,482.93 Annually Location Washington County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-31125-L0755 Department Local Government Division HS Washington Co Mh/Id Unit Opening Date 08/12/2025 Closing Date 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0755 Position Number 80003808 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 Worksite Address Suite 300 City Washington, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15301 Contact Name Carrie Taylor Contact Phone 724.229.5930 Contact Email taylorc@co.washington.pa.us + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is on the lookout for an Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Program Specialist 1 to act as an Early Intervention Coordinator. Within this important role, you will have the opportunity to monitor Early Intervention Services (EIS) and its programs offered in the county. We offer 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 make a lasting positive impact on the children and families we serve. Take the next step in your career with us and contribute to our team's success! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role encompasses a range of professional administrative responsibilities focused on the oversight, assessment, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of Early Intervention Services (EIS). The ID Program Specialist plays a crucial role in reviewing and analyzing community-based early intervention programs, ensuring they align with established standards and effectively serve eligible infants, toddlers, young children, and their families. Key responsibilities include interpreting relevant regulations, program policies, and objectives, as well as facilitating the development and support of EIS tailored to meet specific needs. To excel in this position, the ID Program Specialist must possess an in-depth understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Pennsylvania Early Intervention Services System Act. Additionally, familiarity with all Intellectual Disability bulletins that outline Early Intervention policies and procedures is essential, covering areas such as screening, evaluation, eligibility criteria, services for at-risk children, the Individualized Family Service Plan and Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT), along with all associated rules and regulations. The ID Program Specialist will also engage in managing provider contracts and making decisions regarding funding allocations, further emphasizing the importance of this role in the effective delivery of early intervention services. 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. + Required to work outside of normal scheduled hours (evenings, weekends & holidays). + 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: + 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 thePA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + 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 a 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. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 How much full-time professional experience do you possess in the field of intellectual disabilities? + 2 years or more + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral, social, or habilitative sciences; community planning or organization; or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 60 credits or more + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 04 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 05 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Conducts needs assessments and develops program objectives, plans, policies, and procedures by conceptualizing service delivery methods, planning the timeline for program start-up, determining program organizational structures and ensuring overall program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, state and county guidelines and regulations, and county contractual agreements. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience as a lead CONDUCTING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS or DEVELOPING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES, PLANS, AND PROCEDURES by conceptualizing service delivery methods, planning the timeline for program start-up, determining program organizational structures and ensuring overall program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, state and county guidelines and regulations, and county contractual agreements. + B. I have experience as a member of a team COMPILING AND ANALYZING PROGRAM DATA FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, REVIEWING EXISTING OR PREVIOUS PROGRAM DATA, interpreting regulations to ensure program compliance, analyzing the impact on business functions and program recipients. + C. I have experience PROVIDING DATA FOR PROGRAM PLANS, DEVELOPING DATA COLLECTION METHODS, and testing proposed ideas as a supporting member of a team working to develop new programs and initiatives. + D. I have NO experience or training related to the work behavior above. 06 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience conducting needs assessments. + Your experience developing program objectives, plans, or procedures. + Your experience compiling and analyzing program data for needs assessments. + Your experience reviewing existing or previous program data. + Your experience providing data for program plans. + Your experience developing data collection methods. + Your specific duties and responsibilities. 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROGRAM EVALUATION Reviews, analyzes, and monitors the effectiveness of programs in meeting goals and objectives by reviewing documentation such as strategic plans, service utilization and development reports, and financial reports; compiling findings to assess whether programs operate cost effectively, explore programmatic or fiscal effects and implications of policy decision or proposed policy changes, and assure adherence to all applicable requirements and standards; recommending action necessary to resolve concerns; and responding to inquiries from staff regarding effectiveness of the program under review. Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience REVIEWING, ANALYZING, AND MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAMS in meeting goals and objectives by reviewing documentation such as strategic plans, service utilization and development reports, and financial reports; AND compiling findings to assess whether programs operate cost effectively, exploring programmatic or fiscal effects and implications of policy decision or proposed policy changes, and assuring adherence to all applicable requirements and standards; AND recommending action necessary to resolve concerns; AND responding to inquiries from staff regarding effectiveness of the program under review. + B. I have experience REVIEWING, ANALYZING, OR MONITORING SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF PROGRAMS in meeting goals and objectives by reviewing documentation; AND compiling findings to assess whether specific aspects of programs operate cost effectively, exploring programmatic or fiscal effects and implications of policy decision or proposed policy changes, and assuring adherence to all applicable requirements and standards; AND responding to inquiries from staff regarding effectiveness of the program under review. + C. I have experience COMPILING DOCUMENTS AND FINDINGS NECESSARY TO ASSESS PROGRAMS as a SUPPORTING MEMBER OF A TEAM and responding to inquiries from staff regarding effectiveness of programs. + D. I have NO experience or training related to the work behavior above. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring the effectiveness of programs. + Your experience compiling documents and findings necessary to assess programs. + Your experience responding to inquiries + Your specific duties and responsibilities. 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CONTRACTED SERVICE AGREEMENTS Monitors service agreement contracts to ensure county agency and third party service providers adhere to state and county regulations, policies, and procedures and contractual obligations; reviews pertinent documentation, evaluates data, compiles findings, and recommends actions for potential contracted service agreements; clarifies contract specifications; and resolves problems and inconsistencies with services provided within the service agreements. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience MONITORING SERVICE AGREEMENT CONTRACTS to ensure county agency and third party service providers adhere to state and county regulations, policies, and procedures and contractual obligations; AND reviewing pertinent documentation, evaluating data, compiling findings, and recommending actions for potential contracted service agreements; AND clarifying contract specifications; AND resolving problems and inconsistencies with services provided within the service agreements. + B. I have experience REVIEWING PERTINENT DOCUMENTATION, evaluating data, compiling findings, and recommending actions for potential contracted service agreements; AND clarifying contract specifications; AND resolving problems and inconsistencies with services provided within the service agreements. + C. I have experience GATHERING DATA ON RELATED SERVICE AGREEMENTS, obtaining information from prospective service providers, and identifying potential problems and inconsistencies with services provided from a service provider. + D. I have NO experience or training related to the work behavior above. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience monitoring service agreement contracts. + Your experience reviewing pertinent documentation, evaluating data, compiling findings, and recommending actions for potential contracted service agreements. + Your experience clarifying contract specifications. + Your experience resolving problems and inconsistencies with services provided within service agreements. + Your experience gathering data on related service agreements, obtaining information from prospective service providers, and identifying potential problems and inconsistencies with services provided. + Your specific duties and responsibilities. 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TRAINING/COMMUNITY EDUCATION Identifies areas for skill development needed by agency staff and contract service providers and provides training and technical assistance based on identified needs by developing and coordinating training classes and programs, providing classroom training, and conducting post-training assessments; meets with federal, state, and county agencies, community organizations, and contract service providers to explain county programs, objectives, and policies and to identify impact resulting from changes in laws and regulations; coordinate services utilized by multiple agencies; serves as a liaison to the public to build and maintain relationships and communicate changes by organizing and conducting meetings to promote program initiatives and preparing presentations on services and programs available in designated areas. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience DEVELOPING AND COORDINATING training classes and programs for agency staff and contract service providers by providing classroom training, and conducting post-training assessments; AND meeting with federal, state, and county agencies, community organizations, and contract service providers to explain county programs, objectives, and policies and to identify impact resulting from changes in laws and regulations; AND coordinating services utilized by multiple agencies; AND serving as a liaison to the public to build and maintain relationships and communicate changes by organizing and conducting meetings to promote program initiatives and preparing presentations on services and programs available in designated areas. + B. I have experience as a trainer or professional PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGENCY STAFF based on identified needs by providing classroom training, and conducting post-training assessments; AND meeting with federal, state, and county agencies, community organizations, and contract service providers to explain county programs, objectives, and policies; AND serving as a liaison to the public to build and maintain relationships; AND conducting meetings to promote program initiatives and preparing presentations on services and programs available in designated areas. + C. I have experience CONDUCTING POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENTS by gathering data from post-training skill assessment surveys and assisting team members in conducting meetings to promote program initiatives and preparing presentations on services and programs available in designated areas. + D. I have NO experience or training related to the work behavior above. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience developing and coordinating training classes and programs. + Your experience providing training and technical assistance. + Your experience explaining county programs, objectives, and policies. + Your experience coordinating services. + Your experience serving as a liaison. + Your experience conducting meetings. + Your experience conducting post-training assessments. + Your specific duties and responsibilities. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov