OID Program Specialist 1

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.

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.

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

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

Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.