County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Delaware County MH/ID

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Garrettford (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework possibilities

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Delaware County DHS Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has an opening for an Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 in Drexel Hill, PA. This full-time role focuses on reviewing plans, monitoring service use, and ensuring compliance with funding rules to support residents with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities include plan oversight, service utilization analysis, and coordinating with providers to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities.
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan Oversight: Review Individual Support Plans to ensure service levels match assessed needs.
• Service Monitoring: Track how authorized services are used and identify trends affecting waiver budgets.
• Report Review: Collect and examine utilization reports from agencies to support planning.
• Provider Coordination: Work with providers to encourage timely billing and resolve reporting issues.
• Data Evaluation: Assess service use and authorizations to determine effects on budgets and enrollment.
• Quality Support: Assist with risk management and quality improvement efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: $60,186.00 - $71,505.00 Annually

Location: Delaware County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-59809-L0755

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Delaware Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date: 10/02/2026

Closing Date: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0755

Position Number: 80013049

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: HS Delaware Co Mh/Id Unit (88213423)

Worksite Address: 4990 State Road, Suite 101

City: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19026

Contact Name: Nicole Jones

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Bureau / Division: Delaware County, Department of Human Services Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

THE POSITION

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.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the review of plan authorizations and service use to ensure compliance with state requirements and funding rules. The role also assists with monitoring how services are used so that planning decisions are based on accurate information. As a County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Oversight: Review Individual Support Plans to ensure service levels match assessed needs
• Service Monitoring: Track how authorized services are used and identify trends that may affect waiver budgets
• Report Review: Collect and examine utilization reports from agencies to support accurate planning
• Provider Coordination: Work with providers to encourage timely billing and resolve issues that affect service reporting
• Data Evaluation: Assess service use and authorizations to determine possible effects on budgets and enrollment
• Quality Support: Assist with risk management, quality improvement efforts, and technical assistance when required

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework). After an employee has completed six (6) months of employment and have regular status, there may be opportunities for hybrid work, per the program offices' hybrid schedule. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Drexel Hill. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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 clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.