Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding, professional career in human services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Do not miss this opportunity! The Delaware County Department of Human Services Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today.
 

Description of Work

This position focuses on reviewing service plans, monitoring waiver utilization, and ensuring service details match assessed needs and program requirements. It requires strong attention to detail, clear communication with agencies and providers, and careful analysis of service reports. As a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Review: Assess Individual Support Plans to verify that authorized waiver services match documented needs.
• Utilization Tracking: Monitor service usage trends and review reports from systems and provider agencies.
• Agency Reporting: Request and analyze utilization reports from service coordination agencies.
• Provider Support: Work with waiver providers to encourage timely billing and resolve issues that affect claims processing.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure service details reflect true utilization and align with available funding.
• Quality Participation: Assist with risk management, quality assurance processes, and completion of required investigations.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Information

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents.  These documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.  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.  

Must be able to perform essential job functions.
 

Legal Requirements

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, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.

To Apply For This Position

• Go to the web site: employment.pa.gov
• Click on the OPEN JOBS tab
• Click on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tab
• On the far right of the screen FILTER by location and choose Delaware County.
• Select Caseworker 2.
• A dialog box comes up with job duties.
• If interested, click APPLY
• You will need to create an account.
• Complete application and submit.
• Check email for all notifications regarding your application.