County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Blair County MH/ID

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-78707-L0751. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 8, 2024 TO MARCH 27, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a place where you can use your talents to make a difference in the lives of the citizens of your community? Blair County has an immediate opening for a mental health program specialist. Our teamwork approach will have you collaborating with various county and state departments to meet the need of the citizens of Blair County. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for career growth. Apply today and start your career off on the right foot.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The mental health program specialist will assist in the administration of child/adolescent, family, and adult mental health services in Blair County through the review and analysis of specific policies, and evaluation and monitoring of services. Other duties include interpreting rules, regulations, program policies and objectives: administering or assisting in administering services; facilitating collaborative meetings; and planning community events. In addition, the mental health program specialist will provide technical assistance to contract providers, and participate in program planning, development, implementation, consolidation, and coordination.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, with 60-minute unpaid lunch.
• 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-level experience in the field of mental health and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, or Huntingdon Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.