ID PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 (Provider Coordinator)

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Merit Hire position with an hourly rate of $29.27. Dauphin County Mental Health/Autism/Developmental Programs is seeking a full-time ID Program Specialist 2, (Provider Coordinator). This role involves program planning, analysis, monitoring, and coordination of community Autism/Developmental Programs (A/DP) services. The position oversees provider operations within the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), including new provider development, performance monitoring, risk management, variance review, and residential provider oversight. The goal is to ensure compliance, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement in ODP-funded services. This position is critical for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of individuals receiving support through ID/A programs. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Autism/Developmental Programs Administrator 2. The role also supports the Early Intervention (EI) Program Specialist with onboarding and ongoing monitoring of staff qualifications according to OCDEL EI regulations and Dauphin County policies. Excellent communication skills (written, oral), and basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel) are necessary. The position requires some travel county-wide and occasionally statewide for services and meetings, with occasional evening meetings required. The position is located in the MH/A/DP Administrator’s Office.

Requirements

Two years of professional-level experience in the field of intellectual disabilities
A bachelor's degree
Any equivalent combination of experience and training, and a bachelor's degree
Excellent communication skills – written, oral
Basic knowledge of computer technology, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Valid driver’s license and positive driving record at the time of hire
Favorable criminal background check
Favorable child abuse clearances
Favorable FBI clearances
Favorable references
Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Program planning, analysis, and monitoring
Coordination of community Autism/Developmental Programs (A/DP) services
Overseeing provider operations within the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
New provider development
Provider performance monitoring
Risk management
Variance review
Residential provider oversight
Ensuring compliance, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement across ODP-funded services
Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of citizens receiving support services through the ID/A programs
Assisting with Early Intervention (EI) Program Specialist onboarding processes
Ongoing monitoring of staff qualifications outlined in OCDEL EI regulations chapter 4226 in addition to Dauphin County policies and procedures