Developmental Disabilities Program Jobs in Pennsylvania

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-57857-41640
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Dvptl Dsblts Plng Cncl
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 41640
Position Number: 00045369
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: F3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00211010
Bureau / Division: Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Worksite Address: 625 Forster Street
Worksite Address: Health and Human Services Building, 2nd Floor
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Elizabeth Scicchitano
Contact Email: escicchita@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Do you want a role where your leadership, communication, and planning skills help improve opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities? As a Developmental Disabilities Program Representative with the Department of Human Services, you will help shape policies and support programs that improve lives. You work with partners to coordinate activities, gather information, and promote strong outcomes. Be part of a team committed to creating pathways for individuals with developmental disabilities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports statewide planning, coordination, and evaluation of programs that serve individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. As a Developmental Disabilities Program Representative, you will perform the following duties:

• Policy Research: Review laws and regulations to understand their impact on individuals with developmental disabilities
• Grant Coordination: Prepare work statements, review grantee reports, and provide technical assistance to funded projects
• Program Monitoring: Evaluate statewide projects and recommend actions that support the Developmental Disabilities Council goals and objectives
• Community Outreach: Assist individuals and families in connecting with community services and specialized supports
• Collaboration Work: Take part in statewide groups and coalitions that plan or influence disability-related policies
• Training Support: Participate in trainings and help develop materials that support the council programs and initiatives

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: Flexible work hours with a set schedule between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30- or 60-minute lunch. Occasional evening and weekend work hours may be required.
• Some travel will be necessary.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human services program that includes one year of experience in the development or implementation of programs serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development or implementation of programs serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
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How much full-time professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating a human services program do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in the development or implementation of a human services program serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities?

• Yes
• No

04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences or vocational rehabilitation?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 60 credits or more
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM PLANNING
Plans objectives by researching and analyzing current issues, trends, and data from various organizations in order to identify the need for new or enhanced programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Reviews proposals for adherence to outlined objectives and changes in laws, regulations, or service patterns and provides recommendations for the utilization of federal grants.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience planning objectives in order t