Are you looking for a fulfilling career in which you will use your knowledge and experience to provide vital services to the children and families in your community? If so, Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is eager to welcome a motivated County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 to serve in the capacity of Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to provide valuable resources and assistance to help the community and residents of Washington County. Take pride in the work you do and apply with us today!

Within this role, you will conduct professional administrative duties involving the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of the Children and Adolescent Service System Program for Washington County. A primary focus of this position is the coordination of care for at-risk youth who are involved in multi-systems by having CASSP meetings to develop a multi-system service plan that will meet the individualized needs of the child and family. Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director, the CASSP Coordinator facilitates problem-solving and inter-agency meetings for children or adolescents who are involved in multiple service systems in order to assist in the development of a collaborative service plan, follow-up with team members to assure implementation, and provide ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the service plan.

The CASSP Coordinator provides technical assistance to contract and service providers, interprets rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and provides advice regarding overall policies and program objectives. You will also have the opportunity to serve as a member of the Washington County Student Assistance Program (SAP) Coordination Team and provide trainings about CASSP.

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.
• You will be required to work outside of normal scheduled hours, such as evenings and weekends.
• 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.

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.
• 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 drug screening and medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. 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.

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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.

• 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.