OBH Special Projects Assistant

Allegheny County

Special Projects Assistant supporting Pennsylvania behavioral health programs, grants, reporting, and planning. Developing analyses, reports, policies, technical assistance, and project materials for Allegheny County DHS.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in behavioral health project development and implementation, data analysis, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing project resources and utilizing technology for reporting and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Behavioral Health Project DevelopmentData Analysis and ReportingMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsHuman Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionData AggregationReport PreparationProject Resource ManagementSurvey Data ManagementGrant Project SupportEmergency Response PlanningAdministrative ResearchOnBase Filing SystemQualtrics Survey Design

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProfessional InteractionIndependent WorkOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SharePointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointHCSIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Act 33 ClearanceAct 34 ClearanceValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthHuman ServicesClient SatisfactionTransition Age YouthCommunity Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the development, design, and implementation of behavioral health projects, state initiatives, grants, and related materials
Collect and analyze data for reports and plans
Create and maintain SharePoint files and project resources
Develop the Transition Age Youth booklet and support related activities
Create promotional documents and how-to manuals
Maintain the OnBase filing system and user manual
Enter GPRA data for federally funded grant projects
Assist with MATP weekly reporting and the Client Satisfaction project
Design handouts and manage Qualtrics survey data for the Stand Together anti-stigma campaign
Research event formats for the Stand Together Recognition Event
Assist with emergency response plans
Support planning tasks and technical assistance for behavioral health services, program operations, and contracted providers
Prepare studies, reports, and behavioral health system development plans
Attend workshops, in-services, and seminars
Conduct administrative research, including reviewing clients in HCSIS who may be dually enrolled in mental health and LIFE services
Perform additional internal special projects as requested
Work under the supervision of the OBH Sr. Manager of Special Projects and support the OBH Projects Specialist
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field
Minimum of two or more years of professional responsibility in human services or human development programs
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to extract, aggregate, and analyze data from multiple sources
Ability to design and present data to external stakeholder groups
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with diverse groups
Ability to navigate the community for work assignments
Ability to sit for two or more hours, traverse the building, and carry up to 20 pounds
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Professional interaction with County and provider staff, consumers, and the general public
Act 33 and 34 clearances required
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required
Two or more years of experience with sophisticated computer-based applications is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Equity in hiring and advancement
Opportunities to grow and do best work