Human Services Program Executive 2

THE POSITION Lead the work that strengthens behavioral health services across the state! As a Human Services Program Executive 2 with the Department of Human Services, you guide major policies and support programs that help individuals and communities. Your leadership shapes long-term improvements in mental health and substance use systems. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Step into a role where your skills help move statewide initiatives forward! THE POSITION Lead the work that strengthens behavioral health services across the state! As a Human Services Program Executive 2 with the Department of Human Services, you guide major policies and support programs that help individuals and communities. Your leadership shapes long-term improvements in mental health and substance use systems. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Step into a role where your skills help move statewide initiatives forward! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position directs major behavioral health policy and grant work that supports statewide programs and partnerships. As a Human Services Program Executive 2, you will perform the following duties: Program Leadership: Guide development, evaluation, and improvement of behavioral health Medicaid and grant programs Policy Direction: Review data, regulations, and proposals to shape policies and program standards Supervisory Duties: Manage staff work, provide feedback, and support employee development Cross Agency Coordination: Work with partners across state and federal agencies to align program goals Operational Oversight: Monitor program activities, review reports, and recommend needed changes Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements One year of experience as a Human Services Program Executive 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Five years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations, including three years of consultative or supervisory experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional consultative or supervisory experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations. Other Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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 on Veterans. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania