Program Specialist

The Program Specialist will provide for the advocacy of assigned individuals in Day Programs through the use of counseling, referrals, and program development. Develop and assure implementation of appropriate instructional plans and training activities as assigned in relevant areas to meet established Individualized Support Plan (ISP) or Individual Prescriptive Plan (IPP) goals and objectives, and to ensure compliance with state, agency, and Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Specific Responsibilities for the Program Specialist are to:

• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures, funding source requirements, CARF standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and United States Department of Labor (USDOL).
• Coordinate appropriate communications necessary between day services with other Opportunity Enterprises departments, families, and advocates and other providers and case managers.
• Responsible for orientation for new individuals served.
• Provide individual and/or group client counseling, training, and instruction as assigned.
• Direct and/or assist in behavioral issues and crisis management as needed.
• Track and monitor incident reports and submit reports to the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services as required.
• Develop, maintain and assure implementation of ISP and IPP goals and objectives and data collection systems for assigned individuals as needed.
• Administer assessments for assigned individuals as directed.
• Develop and coordinate appropriate day and ancillary services.
• Generate reports; attend department meetings and conferences; maintain documentation regarding progress as needed.
• Maintain the necessary service, operational, and financial records and reports for assigned individuals.
• Maintain all necessary documentation in electronic systems (including, but not limited to Therap, Electronic Incident Reports and OASIS).
• Coordinate and conduct or participate in annual conferences through an Interdisciplinary team approach, utilizing iPad technology for required paperwork.
• Refer clients and/or families to local, state, and federal programs.
• Develop and coordinate individual habilitation training on an individual basis as assigned.
• Demonstrate appropriate role model for persons served.
• Demonstrate teamwork with staff and persons served.
• Maintain acceptable work standards in all areas including attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain information in electronic filing system/working files.

In addition to the Specific Responsibilities outlined above, the General Responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Communication

The General Responsibilities of this position may include the ability to communicate and interact with the public, co-workers, other departments, supervisors, suppliers, consultants, clients, and client family members.

Physical Tasks

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• General Skills and Abilities
• This position requires the ability to operate a vehicle.
• Employee must have the ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and operating and maintenance instructions. Employee must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Employee must have the ability to calculate and count, add, and subtract.
• Employee must have the ability to comprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructions, exercise good judgment, set priorities, concentrate and focus on sensitive materials or items, listen, analyze, problem solve, make decisions, and originate improvements.
• Employee must be skilled at Microsoft Windows and Excel.
• Employee must be able to self-direct, work without supervision, function in high stress situations, provide instruction/training.

The Program Specialist shall assume other responsibilities as requested by the Social Services Director.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each of the Specific and General Responsibilities satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required to perform this job:

Required Licenses, Certificates, Degrees and/or experience

• Must possess a valid Driver's License, with a driving record acceptable to Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. insurance carrier.
• Must have high school diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass pre-screening requirements (i.e. Drug screening, TB Test, and Background check)
• Two years’ experience in the rehabilitation field

The work environment characteristics described here are generally representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly:

• Have multiple work sites
• Work at indoor and outdoor work sites
• Continuous mobility
• Have changes in work schedules
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally:
• May have exposure to aggressive behavior
• May have exposure to chemicals or infectious substances
• May have exposure to stressful situations
• Have continuous mobility
• May be required to perform repetitive work
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (normal) to high.

Benefits to all Employees:

• Accrued Time Off• Partial Holiday Pay

• Partial Paid Birthday off!

Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)

• Employee referral program
• Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)
• FSA accounts
• Paid Mileage
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Extensive training
• Flexible Hours
• CPR/First Aid training

Additional Benefits to Full-Time Employees:

• 401K w/ 5% company matching
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid day off on Birthday!

• PTO• Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)

• HSA Accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)

About Opportunity Enterprises

Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development. We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.

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