(a) At
least 1 program specialist shall be assigned for every 30 individuals,
regardless of whether they meet the definition of individual in §
2380.3 (relating to
definitions).
(b) The program
specialist shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Coordinating the completion of
assessments.
(2) Participating in
the individual plan process, development, team reviews and implementation in
accordance with this chapter.
(3)
Providing and supervising activities for the individuals in accordance with the
individual plans.
(4) Supporting
the integration of individuals in the community.
(5) Supporting individual communication and
involvement with families and friends.
(c) A program specialist shall have one of
the following groups of qualifications:
(1) A
master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of
work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
(2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with
persons with disabilities.
(3) An
associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with
disabilities.
Notes
The
provisions of this § 2380.33 adopted January 15, 1993, effective
1/16/1993, 23 Pa.B. 343; amended
August 27, 2010, effective 8/28/2010, 40 Pa.B. 4935; amended October 4,
2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.
The provisions of this § 2380.33 amended under sections
201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
(62
P.S. §§
201(2),
403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
2380.31 (relating to effective
date of staff qualifications).
