What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL position at Erie Homes for Children and Adults?
At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and all levels of disability while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity.
Join our dedicated team which supports each person to have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to his or her daily lifestyle, obtain the best education or training available, and enjoy a home-like atmosphere with quality caregivers.
The Program Specialist is responsible for the overseeing the residential operations and direct supervision of the Residential Manager and Direct Support Professional employees in the two assigned group homes. The Program Specialist is responsible for directing a variety of cross-disciplinary services for residents in the residential settings inclusive of progress notes, IPS's/assessments, etc. as outlined below for the group homes assigned.
- Coordinating the completion of assessments.
- Participating in the individual plan process, development, team reviews and implementation in accordance with Chapter 6400.44.
- Providing and supervising activities for the individuals in accordance with the individual plans.
- Supporting the integration of individuals in the community.
- Supporting individual communication and involvement with families and friends.
- Planning and evaluating all therapeutic care and treatment programs for residents-hierarchy of care, active treatment, and agency expectations for employees and regulatory compliance.
- Regularly meets with the Residential Managers and Residential Coordinator to review status of day-to-day operations regarding programs, group home and employment related concerns.
- Acts as the liaison between parents and support’s coordinators and case managers.
Base pay rate, $22.51/hour. Pay rate based upon experience.
Salary : $23
