IRA Services Representative jobs in Johnstown, PA

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to utilize your analytical and investigative skills? The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) within the Bureau of Community Supports is seeking detail-oriented Human Services Licensing Representatives with exceptional communication skills to conduct inspections of community service providers to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residents utilizing adult training facilities, vocational facilities, community homes, and family living homes. Apply today and become a part of an organization where you will be proud of the work you do every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Human Services Licensing Representative for the Central Region, you will be responsible for for inspection, licensure, and monitoring of community service providers to ensure they meet the appropriate regulatory standards and are operating in accordance with legal requirements and established rules and regulations. You will complete investigations and reports, as needed. You will also review documentation annually to ensure providers are meeting regulations; complete walkthroughs of homes to ensure the homes meet regulations; and identify and review violations with the provider.

In this position, you will travel, as necessary, throughout the Central Region which includes Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Somerset, Union, and York counties.

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This is a home headquartered position working full-time from home, unless working in the field.
• Travel: As needed
• Overtime: As needed
• 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

• Two years of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social service or law enforcement program, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Somerset, Union, and York counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • 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.

• 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.

• 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.