§ 2380.33. Program specialist.
(a) At least one 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) A program specialist shall be responsible for the program at the facility, including the following:
(1) Coordination or completion of assessments.
(2) Coordination or development and review of IPPs.
(3) Coordination of training and development for individuals.
(4) Development of planned program activities.
(5) Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.
(6) Ensurance of the implementation of IPPs and program activities.
(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.
The provisions of this § 2380.33 adopted January 15, 1993, effective January 16, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 343.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2380.31 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).
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