What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at LADD, Inc. (OH)?
Program Specialist
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
Hours: Full Time, 40hr/week. Monday- Friday. Saturdays & Sundays as needed.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Critical Illness and accident coverage, employer-paid group-term life insurance and long-term disability coverage, 403(b), paid time-off programs, and employer-paid community membership options
About Us
LADD is an organization guided by the belief that every person has ability and value, and we empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work and connect. Our organization leads the transformation of disability housing and services across the nation—furthering independence and creating sustainable and meaningful service models for adults with developmental disabilities. LADD is a recognized and respected voice for community inclusion and innovation in our field.
About the Role
The HLADD Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of individuals in the HLADD program by supporting, mentoring, and educating HLADD contractors who provide direct support services.
Department & Purpose
Programs
Responsible for fulfilling LADD’s mission to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work and connect; engages directly with developmentally disabled adults and their families based on their prescribed individual needs.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Processes invoices and billing to ensure providers are paid appropriately and in a timely manner
- Assists with the creation and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for individuals served by HLADD
- Oversee and ensure that overall health, welfare, and service needs of HLADD participants are being fulfilled as required by their ISP
- Performs home and community visit inspections
- Monitor health and safety of individuals in the HLADD program
- Review documentation to ensure compliance with program standards
- Train and mentor HLADD providers
- Have a working knowledge of HLADD intake, enrollment, and recruitment
- Actively recruit suitable HLADD providers
- Monitor and assist HLADD providers by coordinating medical services, social activities, personal development of individuals served
- Communicates timely with manager regarding pertinent issues and works collaboratively with peers and other departments
- Models The LADD Way (TLW) and supervises HLADD contractors ensuring their performance is aligned with TLW and the policies and practices set for the department
- Represent LADD in a positive manner as appropriate
- Keeps up-to-date on all relevant training and certifications
Additional Responsibilities
- Review documentation for medication errors, unusual incidents (UIs), and major unusual incidents (MUIs)
- Attend Individual Service Plan meetings as required
- Supervise family visits as needed
- Provide back-up support and direct care as needed
Education/Skills & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 3 years of related experience or 2-year college degree preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Medication Administration Certification
- Must have a valid driver’s license with fewer than six points, and must be insured.
- Basic computer skills required
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work schedule will normally be Monday through Friday and may include weekends and/or evenings
- Job will include being in an office environment as well as external sites; and will require travel to other locations
LADD is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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