Montgomery County Pennsylvania Hiring for Performance & Planning Program Specialist II – Developmental Disabilities at Norristown, PA  Full Time

The Performance & Planning Program Specialist II assists the Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention Programs, under the general direction of the Performance & Planning Administrator, in the data and program analysis, planning, monitoring and coordination with County Contracted and/or Medicaid waiver enrolled community-based Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention service providers.

• Responsible for leading the evaluation of the effectiveness of Developmental Disabilities services following the guidelines of Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Assessment and Improvement;
• Lead for completion of Phase 2 of the Provider Risk Assessment as defined by the Office of Developmental Disabilities;
• Lead in the Administrative Entity (AE) Human Rights Committee in order to safeguard the human rights of individuals receiving services and supports as outlined in the AE Operating Agreement and ODP Bulletin;
• Lead role in activities that support Risk Management within the county including participating in PCHC activities and organizing and facilitating the Office’s Quality and Incident Management review committees;
• Assist with the developing, implementing, tracking and reporting of the AE Quality Management Plan;
• Participates in the evaluating the effectiveness of Early Intervention services following Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Provider and Service Coordination Monitoring guidelines;
• Responsible for assuring that issues/concerns related to Health and Safety is addressed with provider agencies and other stakeholders; include oversight of Corrective Action Plans and follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented;
• Assists in the Administrative Entity Review, including but not limited to the self, assessment, review of records, tracking or process and progress reporting;
• Support an environment that encourages team work and maintaining morale;
• Complete activities related to compliance with the Administrative Entity Operating Agreement;
• Work with provider agencies and other stakeholders to address issues/concerns related to Health/Safety; this includes assisting providers in developing Corrective Action Plans and following up to ensure implementation of CAP;

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Bachelor’s Degree which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other comparable social sciences or 1 year as a DD Program Specialist I;
• Three years of professional level experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities;
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Preferred knowledge/experience/Skills:

• Preference will be given to individuals with a Master’s degree in a related field or have a PA behavioral specialist license or certification;
• Proficient knowledge of the DD system;
• Preferred knowledge of the ID and Early Intervention statewide database system and reporting;
• Proficient knowledge of and ability to apply all Regulations and DD Bulletins and Announcements to the program area;
• Strong experience with Excel, Word, Microsoft Office programs and other statistical software;
• Thorough understanding of the waiver supplemental grant guidelines as it relates to the DD Bulletins;
• Knowledge of applicable law and the legal requirements of interfacing departments that impact on individuals in the DD system;
• Basic medical knowledge;
• Familiarity of the principles of Self Determination and Everyday Lives;
• This position is subject to mandates requiring Child Abuse, Criminal History Clearances for employment;
• Pennsylvania residency is not a requirement for this position;
• Promotions are based on meritorious service and seniority. Meritorious service is defined as the absence of any discipline during the 12 months preceding the closing date of this posting, and the last regular or probationary evaluation is higher than fair. Seniority is defined as a minimum of 6 months of service in the next lower class as of the closing date of the posting.

* Promotion is not subject to provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Some travel required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee counters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLY FOR A POSITION YOU MAY COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION, FAX COUNTY APPLICATION TO 610-292-2160 OR MAIL APPLICATION TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. A LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME MAY ALSO BE INCLUDED WITH THE COUNTY APPLICATION.

County of Montgomery

Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 311

Norristown, PA 19404-0311

(610) 278-3052

If you need help to fill out this application form or during any phase of the application, interview or employment process, please contact Human Resources or the Hiring Manager of the department.

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer