Reference #: 4326260THE POSITIONSupported employment and supported education for those with mental health issues are critical for mental wellbeing and supporting an individual's path to recovery. Do you value the critical role of supported employment and supported education for individuals with mental health diagnoses and have a passion for advancing employment? If so, this may be the job for you!

　　The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' (OMHSAS) Bureau of Policy, Planning and Program Development is seeking a dedicated professional to advance Pennsylvania's access to supported employment and supported education for those individuals with mental health diagnoses. This position requires strong writing skills, critical thinking, and evaluation experience. A detail-oriented individual with the ability to work collaboratively is required, experience working in the behavioral health field is desired. If this work sounds like a good fit for you, apply now!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Human Services Analyst, your duties will include; serve as the lead policy/program development specialist for Supported Employment and Supported Education; participate in the development of employment-related policies and services to benefit individuals with serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance; provide support to county MH programs and providers for the development of a broad array of evidence-based employment options, including transforming existing employment and new employment development; coordinate support and technical assistance for the development of recovery-oriented rehabilitative approaches; review, analyze, and monitor the supported employment component of county plans by pulling data to provide fiscal and programmatic recommendations to OMHSAS management team; and develop and manage data collection surveys to counties and providers related to employment efforts, successes, barriers, and problems.

　　Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. To telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The position is eligible for teleworking, but full/part-time is determined by the supervisor upon hiring the selected candidate.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs; and a bachelor's degree; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs.Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.How to Apply:

　　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 appl cation (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.Veterans:

　　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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　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.

　　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.