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, also known as a Provider Coordinator. This role involves program planning, analysis, and monitoring, along with coordinating community Autism/Developmental Programs (A/DP) services. The position is responsible for overseeing 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 across ODP-funded services. This position also plays a crucial role in ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of citizens receiving support services through the ID/A programs. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Autism/Developmental Programs Administrator 2. Additionally, the role assists with Early Intervention (EI) Program Specialist onboarding processes and monitors staff qualifications according to OCDEL EI regulations chapter 4226 and Dauphin County policies. The position requires excellent communication skills (written and oral), basic computer technology knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel), and involves some travel within the county and occasionally to other parts of the state for services and meetings. Occasional evening meetings are also 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
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
Child abuse and FBI clearances
Favorable references
Proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire (or alternative identification if not eligible and driving is not essential)

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 and Dauphin County policies and procedures