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Residential Program Specialist (Intellectual Disabilities) BL Full-Time, Primarily Daylight

Skills of Central PA
Altoona, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2024 CLOSED ON 2/12/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Specialist (Intellectual Disabilities) BL Full-Time, Primarily Daylight position at Skills of Central PA?

Description

Skills of Central PA is currently seeking a Full Time Program Specialist to work in Blair County. The shift for this position will be Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, with some flexibility required. Within the established guidelines of the Chapter 6100 and 6400 regulations the Program Specialist will coordinate training and guidance to pertinent team members which will assist the people we support to achieve their maximum potential in the areas of activities of daily living, personal care, functional activities and community participation. This will be achieved through the use of positive approaches and with respect to the rights of the people we support.


The responsibilities of the Program Specialist include but not limited to:

  • Developing and updating/revising the Individual Support Plan (ISP) and participating in ISP meetings with Plan team members.
  • Ensuring regulatory requirements are followed by coordinating and completing the initial and annual assessments and reviewing the ISP with the individuals.
  • Ensuring implementation of the ISP as it is written and providing training on the content of the ISP to support staff annually and whenever revisions are made.
  • Reporting a change related to the individual’s needs in writing to the Service Coordinator, as applicable, and plan team members.
  • Ensuring the protection of the people we support from abuse and neglect; assesses and addresses health and safety concerns.
  • Participating in the annual Licensing Instrument Inspection (LII) process.
  • Ensuring all documentation is accurately entered and approved in the electronic health record.
  • Regular and consistent attendance is required in the workplace to perform the essential duties of this position.
  • Providing direct support services in a backup role when necessary.


About the Benefits

Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

  • Various Schedules Available to Match Your Lifestyle
  • Competitive Pay
  • Work Vehicle Available While On the Job
  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
  • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
  • 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
  • Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
  • Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications)

  • A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.

OR

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.

OR

  • An associates degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.

SPECIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to learn and apply concepts of Everyday Lives, Person Centered Approaches, and applicable regulations.
  • Other applicable requirements in accordance with human services regulations, including but not limited to First Aid and CPR certification (within six months of hire) and other required training and annual training requirements per job category.
  • Strong ethical conduct and professional demeanor.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills and listening skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize actions required to quickly resolve issues, maintain high levels of productivity, and to plan, coordinate, and lead projects.
  • Strong initiative to influence events and achieve goals; self-starter; proactive.
  • Detail oriented with a high degree of knowledge of essential items.
  • Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, provide accurate information, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, develop and maintain cooperative working relationships, as well as work independently in a time sensitive environment.

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