Human Services Program Representative 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Lackawanna County, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$67,736–$102,905 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Behavioral Health, Broadband, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Programs, Community Support, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Documentation, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Health Plan, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Operational Audit, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Technical Support
LOCATION
Lackawanna County, PA
POSTED
1 day ago

Human Services Program Representative 1

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50528-41730

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

41730

Position Number

00303675

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00210777

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Community and Hospital Operations / Division of Eastern Operations

Worksite Address

100 Lackawanna Avenue

Worksite Address

Room 321

City

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18411

Contact Name

Chavonte Hunter

Contact Email

RA-PWOMHSASHR@pa.gov

  • Description
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THE POSITION

Step into a meaningful role as the Human Services Program Representative 1 with the Department of Human Services. This position gives you the chance to support community mental health programs and help strengthen services across the region. You will work with counties, providers, and partners to improve quality, compliance, and outcomes. Join a team that makes a real difference for individuals and communities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides monitoring, consultation, and evaluation of community mental health programs within the behavioral health managed care system. It supports counties, providers, and organizations in meeting contract, regulatory, and program requirements. As a Human Services Program Representative 1, you will perform the following duties:

  • Program Consultation: Provide guidance on mental health regulations, service standards, and contract requirements
  • Data Evaluation: Collect, review, and analyze information to assess compliance and identify issues
  • Technical Assistance: Support counties and providers with financial reports, system management, and performance outcomes
  • Site Monitoring: Conduct on-site visits to review programs, investigate concerns, and assess service quality
  • Reporting Duties: Prepare clear reports, communicate findings, and track corrective actions for follow-up
  • Community Engagement: Attend meetings, coordinate with agencies, and represent the office in community planning opportunities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. You will be required to report to 100 Lackawanna Avenue, Room 321, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503 on Thursdays and on one other day of your choosing. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • 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:

  • Three years of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human service program, and a bachelor's degree; or
  • An 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 Guidelines.
  • 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.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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/test once for this posting.

  • Your results will be provided via email.

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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

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We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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  • Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human service program do you possess?

  • 3 or more years
  • 2 but less than 3 years
  • 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 experience must also 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 a field related to public health, social work, or the social and behavioral sciences?

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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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.

  • 30 credits or more
  • 15 but less than 30 credits
  • Less than 15 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. You must complete the application and answer 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 our FAQ page.

  • Yes

05

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ENSURE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

Ensure program compliance with behavioral/mental health service regulations, policies, and/or laws by analyzing administrative, program, and referral information.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience ensuring program compliance in a BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH setting by analyzing administrative, program, or referral information.
  • B. I have experience ensuring program compliance in a HUMAN SERVICES setting other than behavior/mental health by analyzing administrative, program, or referral information
  • C. I have experience ensuring program compliance in a setting OTHER THAN human services by analyzing administrative, program, or referral information.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to regulatory compliance, business management, human services, public relations, or education.
  • E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

06

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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.
  • The type(s) of programs for which you ensured compliance.
  • The actual duties you performed.

07

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University
  • Course Title
  • Credits/Clock Hours

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION

Provide technical assistance and consultation related to behavioral/mental health services and referrals to providers, participants and their family members, or other stakeholders.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience providing technical assistance or consultation related to BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH services.
  • B. I have experience providing technical assistance or consultation related to HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS other than behavior/mental health services.
  • C. I have experience providing technical assistance or consultation regarding areas OTHER THAN human services.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, or sociology.
  • E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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.
  • The subject area for which you provided technical assistance or consultation services and to whom you provided it.
  • The actual duties you performed.

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

  • College/University
  • Course Title
  • Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - EVALUATE QUALITY OF SERVICES

Conduct file reviews, on-site visits, and provider/participant interviews to evaluate the quality of services being provided, ensure that individuals needs are met, and services are being received appropriately. Identify strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for areas needing improvement or opportunities for resource development.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience conducting all of the following monitoring functions: file reviews, on-site visits, provider and participant interviews, and records and operations reviews.
  • B. I have experience conducting 2 or 3 of the following monitoring functions: file reviews, on-site visits, provider and participant interviews, or records and operations reviews.
  • C. I have experience conducting 1 of the following monitoring functions: file reviews, on-site visits, provider and participant interviews, or records and operations reviews.
  • D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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.
  • The type(s) of monitoring functions you conducted.
  • The actual duties you performed.

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Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

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