Job Opening: Program Specialist 1
Department: Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Posting Date: July 21, 2025
Starting Salary: $54,181.00 Annually
The Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 has the responsibility of ensuring all County 2176 Waiver funded consumers who meet eligibility criteria are enrolled in the Waiver once capacity is identified and maintain eligibility for Waiver funding. This process helps individuals receive essential, supportive services while remaining in their communities, which enhances quality of life. You will be liaising with the County Assistance Office for Waiver issues, or any issues related to medical assistance eligibility, in addition to serving as the point of contact with Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs). This responsibility includes working with SCO's whenever there is an issue related to eligibility for individuals on their caseloads.
Your success in this role will rely on the use of various web portals and electronic document management systems, as well as your willingness and ability to develop a thorough knowledge of 2176 Waiver procedures, requirements, and regulations. You will also have the opportunity to build comfort with effectively teaching waiver issues to a broad audience and to work cooperatively with County and provider staff, consumers, family members, and the County Assistance Office. Take the next step in your career and help ensure our teams can provide supports and services for people closer to home in their own communities!
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.
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.
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.
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
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Complete application and submit.
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