ID Specialist I Risk Coordinator (County Intellectual Disabilities Program Speci

Salary $66,626.99 - $85,876.00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60642-L0755 Department Local Government Division HS Lackawanna-Susquehanna Co M Opening Date 10/15/2026 Closing Date 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0755 Position Number 80002429 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213435 Bureau / Division HS Lackawanna-Susquehanna County Worksite Address 123 Wyoming Avenue City Scranton, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18503 Contact Name Ana Malave Contact Phone 570.346.5741 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION If you are passionate about public service and community impact, consider joining the Lackawanna-Susquehanna Behavioral Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and Early Intervention (BH/ID/EI) team as an ID Specialist I Risk Coordinator. In this role, you will support programs serving individuals with mental health needs, intellectual disabilities, and young children with developmental delays while helping ensure the smooth operation of daily activities. You will work alongside dedicated professionals to strengthen critical behavioral health and developmental services. Apply today to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position helps guide risk management efforts and supports county programs in promoting safe and effective services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It also coordinates reviews, investigations, and quality activities across agencies and providers. As an ID Specialist I Risk Coordinator, you will perform the following duties: 1. Risk Screening Oversight: Manage the Administrative Entity Provider Risk Screening Process and oversee provider qualifications 2. Quality Review Support: Review data, evaluate incident reports, and assist with quality improvement efforts across programs and providers 3. Investigative Coordination: Work with the contracted incident management entity to examine concerns, recommend solutions, and prepare reports 4. Technical Assistance: Provide guidance to Supports Coordination and provider staff to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance 5. Interagency Collaboration: Serve as liaison with county, state, and community partners to support service quality and problem resolution 6. Administrative Leadership: Carry out assigned lead duties and support case closures, special projects, and rotating on-call responsibilities Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or 2. An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. 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. 2. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna or Susquehanna County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lackawanna or Susquehanna County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditiona offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may ... For full info follow application link. 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.