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Reference #: 4555025 THE POSITION Do you value the critical role of supported employment and supported education for individuals with mental health diagnoses, and have a passion for advancing employment? The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' (OMHSAS) Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Program Development is seeking a dedicated professional to advance Pennsylvania's access to supported employment and supported education for those individuals with mental health diagnoses. This professional would be advancing the workforce for those with mental illness. We are seeking an individual with excellent writing skills, critical thinking, and evaluation experience, as well as a detail-oriented individual with the ability to work collaboratively. If you have a desire to make a difference in impacting the workforce in the mental health field, this may be the job for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will serve as the lead policy and program development specialist for Supported Employment, Supported Education, and workforce development. You will have an opportunity to participate in the development of employment-related policies and services to benefit individuals with serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance. You will also provide support to county mental health programs and providers for the development of a broad array of evidence-based employment options, including transforming existing employment and new employment development.

In addition, you will coordinate support and technical assistance for the development of recovery-oriented rehabilitative approaches, as well as review, analyze, and monitor the supported employment component of county plans by utilizing data to provide fiscal and programmatic recommendations to the OMHSAS management team. You will also develop and manage data collection surveys to counties and providers related to employment efforts, successes, barriers, and problems.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time with a minimum of one day per month in the office. 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. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand 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 c aim 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.

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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.

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.