Human Services Program Representative 1

About the role

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-57743-41730. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you want to make a meaningful impact by supporting the behavioral health managed care system as a Human Services Program Representative 1 with the Department of Human Services? This position gives you the chance to apply analytical skills, communicate clearly, and guide contract compliance. You will work with many partners who rely on your expertise and guidance. Your commitment will help strengthen outcomes for consumers, families, and communities.

This position supports the monitoring and evaluation of behavioral health managed care contracts across assigned counties. The work focuses on ensuring compliance, providing consultation, and reviewing information that guides key decisions. As a Human Services Program Representative 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Oversight: Review behavioral health managed care agreements and assess compliance across counties
• Information Review: Analyze reports, data, and supporting documents to identify trends, issues, and needed actions
• Consultation Support: Provide guidance to counties, providers, and agencies on regulations, policies, and contract requirements
• On-Site Evaluation: Conduct visits to programs and facilities to assess safety, service delivery, and adherence to standards
• Issue Tracking: Follow corrective actions, monitor outcomes, and report findings to appropriate groups
• Community Engagement: Participate in meetings, committees, and reviews to represent the agency and support shared goals

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days per week. You will be required to report to 1001 Sterigere Street, Norristown, for two days per week unless you are conducting business with a provider or business partner at their location. 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 Norristown. 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Three years of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human service program, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

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 application (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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.

• 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.