Human Services Program Executive 1

Start your career with the Commonwealth by becoming a Human Services Program Executive 1! The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an experienced individual to lead and guide our Division of Participant Supports within the Bureau of Coordinated and Integrated Services. By joining our team, you will help us manage the variety of programs and services that help the citizens of Pennsylvania. Apply today to utilize your human services program management knowledge in a new and challenging way!

As a Human Services Program Executive 1, you will serve as the Section Chief of Critical Incident Management in the Division of Participant Supports. You will be responsible for the planning and direction of the Incident Management Unit, reviewing and evaluating performance objectives, and making recommendations for policies and procedures. As a section chief, you will supervise a team of nurses, social workers, and Human Service Program Specialists in completing day-to-day job functions, as well as be responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the Incident Management Team. You can expect to review, analyze, evaluate, and revise program objectives, policies, and standard operating procedures and recommend changes to waiver amendments and renewals as appropriate. In this position, you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining weekly and monthly reports. Additionally, as the chief, you will participate on DHS committees and direct the provision of technical assistance to the various facilities and departments under your purview.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per week. 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 Harrisburg.
• 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 experience as a Human Services Program Specialist Supervisor or Human Services Analyst Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations, including two years of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and training that includes two years of professional supervisory experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations.

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.

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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.