What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMM HOME PROGRAM SPECIALIST position at McGuire Memorial?
Community Home Program Specialist
$20.95 -$22.45 per HR
We are a ministry providing comprehensive services to children and adults who have physical and intellectual disabilities. Immerse yourself in the joy and fulfillments you will experience when helping others live life to the fullest!
Job Duties:
All programmatic and regulatory compliance for assigned houses in accordance with the Chapter 6400 Regulations.
You will need the ability to be the leader of the team for the individuals, as you are responsible for ensuring that all of their needs are met. You will also need the ability to supervise direct care staff in a residential setting, and the ability to work in collaboration with behavior specialists, day program professionals, school personnel and nursing. You will need to collaborate with the individuals' parents and/ or guardians to ensure that our individuals are receiving the care that they desire. You must currently have (or have the ability to obtain) medication administration certification, CPR/ First Aid certification and the ability to become a certified investigator. Finally, you must have a vehicle available for use while on the job (mileage reimbursed monthly)
Requirements (all provided by McGuire):
Ability to pass physical and drug screening
Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
FBI Federal Criminal History Record (fingerprinting)
TB testing
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field and 2 years work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Work hours can involve early mornings, and evenings, and it is a requirement to serve as the on-call professional for the community homes once every 8 to 10 weeks which requires 24/7 availability for seven days. Knowledge of computers and iPads is also required.
Benefits:
Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision, for employee & eligible family members effective on hire date.
401 (k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Disability coverage and Life insurance after 1 year
7 paid holidays plus Veteran's Day (Veteran's only)
Opportunity for advancement
Generous paid time off (PTO)
McGuire Memorial is an Equal Opportunity Employment
Salary : $21 - $22
