ID/A Program Director (County Intellectual Disabilities Program Director) Local Government

ID/A Program Director (County Intellectual Disabilities Program Director) Local Government

Salary

$65,901.07 Annually

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-54062-L0757

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Washington Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0757

Position Number

80003813

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, Suite 300

City

Washington, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15301

Contact Name

Carrie Taylor

Contact Phone

724.229.5930

Contact Email

carrie.taylor@washcopa.gov

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE POSITION

The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants for the position of Intellectual Disabilities Program Director. This position includes 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 help the community and residents of Washington County!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position guides the planning and coordination of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism within Washington County. You work ensures programs follow all federal, state, and county rules and support positive outcomes for the community. As a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Ensure high quality and compliant services across Developmental Services
• Community Analysis: Study local needs and resources to support program decisions
• Service Planning: Coordinate the review of information to help develop new and innovative Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) programs
• Policy Evaluation: Review data and legislation to assess impacts on local and regional planning
• Quality Management: Develop and implement the annual County QM Plan following state guidelines
• Provider Monitoring: Participate in provider evaluations and coordinate the qualification of all assigned ID/A providers

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. Work outside of normal schedule including weekends and evenings will be required.
• 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:

• One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 2 (local government title); or
• Five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or managerial work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes five years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or managerial work.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and 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 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.

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

Have you been employed by Local Government as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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 full-time professional experience do you possess in the field of intellectual disabilities?

• a. 5 years or more
• b. 4 but less than 5 years
• c. 3 but less than 4 years
• d. 2 but less than 3 years
• e. 1 but less than 2 years
• f. Less than 1 year
• g. None

04

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.

05

Do you possess three or more years of full-time administrative, supervisory, or managerial work in the field of intellectual disabilities?

• Yes
• No

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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.

07

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 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.

• a. 60 credits or more
• b. 30 but less than 60 credits
• c. Less than 30 credits
• d. None

08

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 question 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 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

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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" which 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, and 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 this work behavior.

10

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 where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to program development
• Your level of responsibility

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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; compiles 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; recommends action necessary to resolve concerns; and responds to inquiries from staff regarding effectiveness of the program under review.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which 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 this work behavior.

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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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to program evaluation
• Your level of responsibility

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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, 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" which 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, 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 this work behavior.

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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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to contracted service agreements
• Your level of responsibility

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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; coordinates 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" which 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 by 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 this work behavior.

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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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to training/community education
• Your level of responsibility

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - SUPERVISION

Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff by performing the full range of supervisory functions including assigning work, monitoring and reviewing work, identifying training needs, providing training, preparing employee performance evaluations, approving leave, taking disciplinary actions, and resolving complaints and grievances; meets regularly with staff to review work assignments and provide guidance on work assignments; participates in the performance of subordinates work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have experience supervising professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff by performing the full range of supervisory functions including assigning work, monitoring and reviewing work, identifying training needs, providing training, preparing employee performance evaluations, approving leave, taking disciplinary actions, and resolving complaints and grievances; AND meeting regularly with staff to review work assignments and providing guidance on work assignments; AND participating in the performance of subordinates work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.
• B. I have experience as a lead worker for professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff by assigning work and identifying appropriate training as needed; AND meeting regularly with staff to review work assignments; AND participating in the performance of the work team as needed.
• C. I have experience as a member of a work team interpreting assignment instructions or procedures and assisting with training.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to supervision
• Your level of responsibility

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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - ANNUAL BUDGETS AND ANNUAL PLANS

Prepares and monitors the annual budget and plan to ensure fiscal accuracy and responsibility by researching and analyzing data necessary for annual budgets and plans, compiling supporting documentation for budget requests, approving fund allocations, allocating money for services, and ensuring expenditure requests meet program goals and objectives; determines the program and fiscal impact of fiscal constraints; makes adjustments to the budget as necessary as a result of fiscal constraints; researches and provides justification for variances when necessary; develops action plans for instances of variance or over budgets; and monitors deviations from annual plans to ensure adequate resources are available to meet obligations.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have experience preparing and monitoring the annual budget and annual plan by researching and analyzing data necessary for annual budgets and plans, compiling supporting documentation for budget requests, approving fund allocations, allocating money for services, and ensuring expenditure requests meet program goals and objectives; AND determining the program and fiscal impact of fiscal constraints; AND making adjustments to the budget as necessary as a result of fiscal constraints; AND researching and providing justification for variances when necessary; AND developing action plans for instances of variance or over budgets; AND monitoring deviations from annual plans to ensure adequate resources are available to meet obligations.
• B. I have experience preparing and monitoring the annual budget or annual plan by researching and analyzing data necessary for annual budgets and plans, compiling supporting documentation for budget requests, allocating money for services, and ensuring expenditure requests meet program goals and objectives; AND determining the program and fiscal impact of fiscal constraints; AND researching and providing justification for variances when necessary; AND monitoring deviations from annual plans to ensure adequate resources are available to meet obligations.
• C. I have experience monitoring the annual budget or annual plan by researching and analyzing data necessary for annual budgets and plans, compiling supporting documentation for budget requests, and determining the program and fiscal impact of fiscal constraints; AND monitoring deviations from annual plans to ensure adequate resources are available to meet obligations.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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• The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to annual budgets/annual plans
• Your level of responsibility

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WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - PROGRAM TRACKING SYSTEMS

Directs the development and implementation of tracking systems to ensure the prompt provision of quality effective services by overseeing the development and implementation of quality initiative projects and performance measurements for both efficiency and effectiveness; oversees investigations in response to incident reports and deficiencies uncovered by internal quality reports; institutes corrective action plans and corresponding systemic and procedural changes; develops data collection methods/tools and record keeping systems for use in gathering program information; and collects, organizes, and analyzes data..

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have experience directing the development and implementation of tracking systems by overseeing the development and implementation of quality initiative projects and performance measurements for both efficiency and effectiveness; AND overseeing investigations in response to incident reports and deficiencies uncovered by internal quality reports; AND instituting corrective action plans and corresponding systemic and procedural changes; AND developing data collection methods/tools and record keeping systems for use in gathering program information; AND collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• B. I have experience assisting with investigations in response to incident reports and deficiencies uncovered by internal quality reports; AND developing data collection methods/tools and record keeping systems for use in gathering program information; AND collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• C. I have experience assisting with the collection and organization of data needed for internal investigations and utilizing collection methods and processes developed by others.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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• The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to program tracking systems
• Your level of responsibility

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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