Program Specialist 1 Developmental Programs

In order to be considered for this position applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive concise history of their education certification licensing and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting please contact Kimberly Lorenzoni Human Resources Position Specialistor .

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Program Specialist 1 position in Developmental Programs is responsible for the review analysis evaluation coordination and monitoring of programs and initiatives.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Deputy Administrator for Developmental Programs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not exercise supervision over other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Interprets state and County rules regulations policies and procedures.

Assists in the preparation of all state County and Administrative Entity (AE) plans.

Develops and maintains policies and procedures.

Responsible for Waiver Level of Care Determinations Level of Care Redeterminations and Advance Notice for changes in services.

Responsible for the review and approval of Waiver Fiscal Year Renewal Individual Support Plans (ISPs) in HCSIS.

Attends regularly scheduled meetings with all Support Coordination Organizations (SCOs).

Responsible for waiver enrollment process including the facilitation of Support Intensity Scale (SIS) assessment and coordination with the PA Cash Assistance Offices.

Attends and participates in on-going staff meetings scheduled by the Mental Health/Early Intervention/Developmental Programs (MH/EI/DP) Administrator or Deputy Administrator of Developmental Programs.

Acts as a liaison to Regional Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and PA Cash Assistance Offices.

Responsible for tracking individuals in Reserve Capacity ensuring that appropriate processes are followed.

Reviews and approves Critical Revisions and Annual Reviews of Consolidated Waiver to ISPs.

Responsible for waiver variance review and approval or submittal to ODP when applicable.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority but may not perform all of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Possession of a Bachelors degree with major course work in Sociology Social Welfare Psychology Gerontology Criminal Justice or other related social sciences;AND

At least two (2) years of full-time professional work experience in the field of developmental programs;OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operators license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business; employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of philosophies best practices and emerging developments in the field of Intellectual Disabilities.

Ability to interpret and implement state Federal and local policies and procedures as they relate to Developmental Programs.

Ability to represent the County in a variety of state regional and local settings with other stakeholders particularly provider agencies families and consumers.

Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English.

Ability to use a personal computer.

Ability to travel between office and other locations.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to function as part of the team.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software) calculator writing implements fax machine copy machine and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk sit talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Employee may also work in other work environments to include schools businesses public spaces mobile outreach vehicle and other community agencies. Work environment can range from quiet to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application rating of education and experience interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


FLSA STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: HUMAN SERVICES
PAY GRADE: HS/GR39
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated August 2026