Program Specialist

Penn Residential, Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist to oversee the delivery of residential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across several homes within an identified district. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide supervision and oversee the implementation of all program goals, outcomes, and corporate policies and procedures. The Program Specialist is directly responsible for the oversight of the implementation of consumers’ Individual Support Plans (ISP) and consumer records, development of consumer plans/outcomes, as well as coordinating consumer services. The Program Specialist position is both a salaried and supervisory position that reports to a District Program Manager. Additionally, this position is required to work various shifts to provide appropriate supervision including weekends as necessary. Since this position is a supervisory and salaried position, there may be times that require this position to work more than 40 hours without further compensation. This position will also serve in the on-call rotation.

Key responsibilities of the Program Specialist include:

• Must be fluent in the Individual Support Plans (ISPs) of the consumers assigned and provide individual and group training as necessary.
• Provides supervision to the direct care staff and consumers.
• Completes all regulatory paperwork including monthly progress notes, quarterly reviews residential assessments
• Must be well versed in PA Chapters 6400 or 3800 regulations.
• Oversees consumer progress and adjusted goals/outcomes as necessary.
• Serves as consumer advocate.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must always exhibit a professional attitude.
• Achieve independence, growth, and happiness through high quality, creative services for the people in the home
• Adhere to all state regulations as well as enforce all agency policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Must possess strong knowledge of PA Chapter 6400 regulations.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Must have Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 clearances, and a valid driver’s license.

The Program Specialist must possess one of the following:

• A master’s degree AND 1 year of experience working directly with persons with IDD.
• A bachelor’s degree AND 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with IDD.
• An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college AND 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with IDD.

Essential Responsibilities of a Program Specialist:

• Supervise all aspects of programs to ensure the health, safety, welfare, and personal development of individuals.
• Oversee service and planning for individuals. Ensuring that the outcomes in their individual support plans are implemented.
• Oversee the development of the home's employees.
• Ensure that regular meetings are held relating to care of the individuals, including, but not limited to, monthly employee meetings at the home and treatment team meetings.
• Represent Penn Residential, Inc with individuals from the community, parents, and other human service agencies.

Competencies:

• Caring approach to individuals
• Professional demeanor/attitude/presentation
• Committed to health and safety and accurate, high-quality work
• Models the behavior expected of employees
• Encourages others and recognizes contributions
• Good listener
• Creates a community spirit
• Able to plan, organize and direct the work of others

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Honda HR-V company vehicle
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k program with 100% employer match up to 6%

About Penn Residential, Inc:

Penn Residential, Inc. is a fast-growing human services agency. It is our mission to partner with adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their circles of support in helping to achieve independence, growth, and happiness through high quality, creative services. Our vision is to provide these services through a supportive team model that is superior to the services and practices of other agencies. This goal is two-fold; providing quality services to the individuals in our care and promoting a team-like atmosphere with all the individuals involved, including employees.

Penn Residential, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)
• supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,600