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Fiscal Officer 3 Mental Health/Developmental Services

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Luzerne County

Wilkes-Barre, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

JOB Luzerne County is seeking a skilled and collaborative fiscal professional to support the financial operations of our Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS) programs. This leadership role oversees budgeting, contracts, and financial planning for a system serving two counties, with an annual budget of approximately $22 million. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both numbers and people—balancing financial oversight with meaningful collaboration across teams, providers, and state partners.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Develops Mental Health and Developmental Services allocations to provider agencies for the purpose of negotiating per diem or other unit costs for inclusion in contract. Develops primary and service purchase contracts for the acquisition of services for individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Writes language into the contracts specific to individual providers as needed. Reviews programmatic issues for inclusion into contracts. Develops rate-setting packages for Supports Coordination and Targeted Service Management between the County and State offices. Responsible for all Fiscal Department operations including developing and monitoring allocations, coordinating contract amendments and year-end budgetary adjustments related to mental health and developmental services and supervision official and data department staff. Directs the Income and Expenditure Report process for all mental health and developmental services Analyzes and recommends approval or disapproval of budgets submitted to County Office in Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations for new services. Reviews and approves invoices for client services for conformity to contracts, budgets and compliance with Department of Public Welfare regulations. Reviews and interprets state and federal regulations as to their application to the County Office. Meets with regional and central Offices of Mental Health and Substances Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Developmental Programs (ODP) representatives over administrative issues affecting Mental Health and Developmental Services. Responds to OMHSAS's and ODP's requests for expenditure and budget information throughout the year. Prepares budgets on a calendar year basis individually to Luzerne County and Wyoming County Commissioners for local matching funds. Prepares all financial information including budget and narrative for inclusion in both Mental Health and Developmental Services Annual Plan submissions. Attends meetings with Mental Health and Developmental Services Advisory Board and its Program Committee and prepares information for their review and action. Meets with provider executive directors and their financial staff to review financial and administrative changes and initiatives. Prepares response to Bureau of Financial Operations on audit findings and Corrective Action Plans. Implements the corrective measures. Provides assistance to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator in the development of office, program and system policy. Prepares correspondence on administrative and financial issues for the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. Serves as administrative office manager overseeing the purchase of supplies and equipment, reviewing maintenance contracts and insurance policies, developing cost allocation plans and performing time studies. Oversees the Mental Health and Developmental Services provider Modified Classification Review (MCR) reporting system within the County Office. Provides data for inclusion in the Annual Services Review. Responsible for maintenance of the Mental Health and Developmental Services portion of the Human Services Block Grant allocation. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
One year as a County Fiscal Officer 2 Or, Three years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related bachelor's degree, that includes six college credits in accounting Or, Five years of accounting and/or budgetary experience and a business-related associate's degree, that includes six college credits in accounting Or, An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by six college credits in accounting.
Position Details:
Full Time Exempt Non-Union Permanent Contact Information:
Megan Stone Human Services Division Head Luzerne County 272-808-2829 Megan.

Stone.

OHS@luzernecounty.org If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to adisability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.
LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.