JOB TITLE: COUNTY INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 
JOB CODE: L0756

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The County Intellectual Disabilities Program Series describes work in the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community intellectual disability programs in a county mental health/intellectual disabilities (MH/ID) agency. 

DEFINITION: This is advanced professional or supervisory work in the planning, administration, analysis, monitoring, and coordination of community intellectual disabilities (ID) programs in a county MH/ID agency.

An employee in this job plans, administers, analyzes, monitors, and coordinates the ID program for a county, a combined MH/ID program, or a large specialized area of the ID program. Work involves interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; providing or overseeing the provision of technical assistance to contract providers; monitoring and evaluating community programs; and developing, negotiating, monitoring, and assisting in the implementation of contracts. Duties also include coordinating MH/ID programs with other community programs. Supervision may be exercised over professional and support staff. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through conferences and reports.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

*	Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to program staff, contract providers, and other interested parties.

*	Develops program plans, policies, and procedures and conducts need assessments.

*	Provides, or supervises the provision of, technical assistance to contract providers.

*	Conducts negotiations and monitors contracts with provider agencies; assists with the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of community ID programs.

*	Coordinates, trains, and provides consultation to delegates.

*	Assists with the preparation of the annual plan and budget for a county ID program.

*	Meets with representatives from private and public provider agencies, community service organizations, and federal, state, and county agencies.

*	Participates in state licensing reviews of provider agencies.

*	Represents the agency on task forces or advisory boards of other community agencies.

*	Prepares correspondence, studies, and reports.

*	Performs the full range of supervisory duties. 

*	An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements. 

*	Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

*	Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of intellectual disabilities program planning and development.

*	Knowledge of social, economic, and health problems and resources related to intellectual disabilities.

*	Knowledge of the principles and methods for working with adults or children who are socially maladjusted or have physical or intellectual disabilites.

*	Knowledge of the structure, organization, and methods of public and private centers, agencies, and institutions serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.

*	Knowledge of the principles and methods applied to collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data.

*	Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.

*	Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

*	Ability to communicate effectively orally.

*	Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities) 

*	One year as a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1;

or

*	Three years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor’s degree;

or

*	An equivalent combination of experience and training. 


Commonwealth Equivalent PSG ST08