County Intellectual Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Delaware County MH/ID
About The Position
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
Requirements
- Two years of professional experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, and a bachelor's degree
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- Pass a background investigation
- Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
Nice To Haves
- Opportunity to work from home (telework) after six months of employment and regular status
- Hybrid work opportunities per the program offices' hybrid schedule
- Securely configured high-speed internet connection for telework
- Approved work location inside Pennsylvania for telework
Responsibilities
- Review Individual Support Plans to ensure service levels match assessed needs
- Track how authorized services are used and identify trends that may affect waiver budgets
- Collect and examine utilization reports from agencies to support accurate planning
- Work with providers to encourage timely billing and resolve issues that affect service reporting
- Assess service use and authorizations to determine possible effects on budgets and enrollment
- Assist with risk management, quality improvement efforts, and technical assistance when required
Benefits
- Supportive work environment
- Excellent benefit package
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
