CASSP Coordinator (County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, Local Government) - Washington County Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $42,437.45 Annually benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. United States, Pennsylvania, Washington 95 West Beau Street (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026 Salary $42,437.45 Annually Location Washington County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-56981-L0751

Department Local Government Division HS Washington Co Mh/Id Unit Opening Date 08/21/2026 Closing Date 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0751 Position Number 80003802 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213463 Bureau / Division Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Worksite Address 95 West Beau Street, Suite 300 City Washington, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15301 Contact Name Carrie Taylor Contact Phone 724.229.5930 Contact Email carrie.taylor@washcopa.gov

THE POSITION

Join Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services as a Children and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) Coordinator to play a key role in our mission of uplifting children and families throughout the county. This position allows you to guide youth through challenging service systems while working closely with dedicated partners across Washington County. This position is responsible for making sure every child receives coordinated care that reflects their unique needs. This is your chance to make lasting change in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. Apply now to take advantage of our generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and families!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will play an important part in coordinating services for children and adolescents who are involved in multiple support systems. Work involves ensuring each youth receives a well-organized plan that reflects their individual needs and supports strong collaboration among agencies. As a CASSP Coordinator, County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

Initial Referral Review:

Examine incoming referrals to determine suitability for CASSP

Interagency Coordination:

Lead meetings that bring together service partners to develop cooperative plans for youth

Plan Development:

Help create service plans that match the needs of children involved in multiple systems

Service Network Support:

Maintain working relationships across the county to promote shared decision making and joint planning

Program Guidance:

Provide technical assistance to providers and interpret policies and procedures related to service coordination

Committee Participation:

Support committees and groups that meet to strengthen county service planning efforts

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work outside of normal scheduled hours including evenings and weekends is required.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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:

Two years of professional level experience in the field of mental health; and a bachelor's degree; or Any 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.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. 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.

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.