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

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

Salary

$32,723.60 Annually

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-86537-L0751

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Blair Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

06/24/2024

Closing Date

7/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0751

Position Number

80012277

Union

UMWA

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213407

Bureau / Division

Blair County Department of Social Services

Worksite Address

423 Allegheny Street

Worksite Address

Suite 441-B

City

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16648

Contact Name

Tricia Johnson

Contact Phone

814.693.3023 ext. 1480

Contact Email

tjohnson@blairco.org

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are you searching for an exciting career path in which you can use your talents to make a positive impact in the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians? Blair County Department of Social Services is eager to welcome a Mental Health Services Specialist to assist in the administration of various public services for our valued residents. Our teamwork approach allows you to collaborate with various county and state departments while working in a supportive environment with excellent benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth. Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Mental Health Services Specialist, you will assist in the administration of child and adolescent family and adult mental health services in Blair County through the review and analysis of specific policies, evaluation, and monitoring of services. Other duties include interpreting rules, regulations, program policies and objectives, and administering or assisting with administering services, facilitating collaborative meetings, and planning community events. In addition, the Mental Health Services 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 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  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.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/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 many years of full-time professional experience in the field of mental health do you possess?

• 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, or community planning or organization or a related degree area?

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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• 30 credits or more

• 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 - CONDUCT AUDITSConduct audits of contract agreements to ensure programmatic, personnel, and administrative compliance with County, State and Federal regulations. Review, verify, and approve agency action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies and make recommendations if needed.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have experience conducting CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH contract agreement audits to ensure compliance or reviewing, verifying, and approving action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies.

• B. I have experience conducting MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH contract agreement audits to ensure compliance or reviewing, verifying, and approving action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies.

• C. I have experience conducting contract agreement audits to ensure compliance or reviewing, verifying, and approving action plans for corrections in areas of deficiencies. This was NOT related to mental or behavioral health.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing or contract management.

• 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.

• Your experience conducting contract audits or reviewing, verifying, and approving action plans and the type(s).

• Your level of responsibility.

  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 - REVIEW OPERATIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS

Review operating methods, procedures, and the provision of services and make recommendations for programming and policy changes that will facilitate access to service, improve quality treatment, and help maintain children in their natural family or other living setting.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have experience reviewing CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH operating methods, procedures, or the provision of services and making recommendations for programming and policy changes.

• B. I have experience reviewing MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH operating methods, procedures, or the provision of services and making recommendations for programming and policy changes.

• C. I have experience reviewing methods, procedures, or provisions and making recommendations for programming or policy changes. This was NOT related to mental or behavioral health.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or policy development.

• 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.

• Your experience review methods, procedures, or services and making recommendations for changes and the type(s).

• Your level of responsibility.

  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 - LIAISON

Serve as a liaison between staff, state and county agencies, and the public to gather information, share resources, and explain rules, regulations, and policies. Respond to inquiries and refer individuals to the appropriate area for assistance as necessary.

Levels of Performance

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

• A. I have experience serving as a liaison between staff, state and county agencies, and the public regarding CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH. I gathered information; shared resources; explained rules, regulations, and policies; AND I responded to inquiries and referred individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.

• B. I have experience serving as a liaison between staff, state and county agencies, and the public regarding MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. I gathered information; shared resources; explained rules, regulations, and policies; AND I responded to inquiries and referred individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.

• C. I have experience serving as a liaison. I gathered information; shared resources; explained rules, regulations, and policies; AND I responded to inquiries and referred individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to customer service relations or communications.

• E. I have NO experience or coursework 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 area(s) in which you communicated and the subject matter you conveyed.

• Your level of responsibility.

  13

  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

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov