IDD Program Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Specialist (PS) ensures that the services provided for Diversified Home & Community Services (DH&CS) programs adhere to applicable regulations and that the services which are provided meet the needs of the individuals and are provided according to the Individual Support Plan. The Program Specialist completes required documentation, assesses individual needs, coordinates and secures services, provides training to staff and individuals, attends and leads meetings, communicates effectively with all team members, and ensures continuous development and monitoring of programming and services to people on your caseload. Coordinate referrals, attend meet and greet meetings with potential participants and work closely with the Director

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Funding agencies, monitoring agencies, individuals, families, providers, representatives for community resource agencies, Social Security Administration, medical professionals, DH&CS employees.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or 60 credit hours AND Experience in Working with people with disabilities

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND Experience in Working with people with disabilities

• Knowledge of PA 6100 regulations preferred
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Must have current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. DH&CS will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

DH&CS reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Program Specialist: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000