ID PROGRAM SPECIALIST (L1)

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources•Ridgway, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR) is seeking a dedicated, professional, and self-motivated ID Program Specialist (level 1) looking to make a difference. This position involves administrative-level professional work focused on the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) offered through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Responsibilities include offering technical assistance to contracted providers and agency staff, as well as contributing to program planning, development, and implementation. Work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the ID Program Specialist II (IDD Director) and in accordance with the Administrative Entity (AE) Operating Agreement with ODP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
A minimum of two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities to serve as the county program’s Administrative Entity/IDD Program Director
Maintains a high standard of confidentiality with all protected health information and remain in compliance with HIPPA regulations and all applicable federal and state laws
Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required
Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass a physical, TB shot, and a drug screen

Responsibilities

Maintain Quality Management (QM) certification.
Assist the IDD Director with developing, reviewing, and updating the QM Plan.
Review and approve incident reports in the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system.
Use data from EIM, HCSIS, and other monitoring activities to identify trends, strengths, and areas of concern/improvement and make recommendations to the IDD Director.
Maintain Certified Investigator (CI) status and conduct investigations on behalf of the AE.
Oversee and coordinate contracted investigations when required.
Review and develop reports of AE CI activities and lead quarterly C/E peer review meetings with providers.
Coordinate and lead quarterly Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings, which involve reviews of Restrictive Behavior Plans, recurring incidents, reporting QM goals, and data reporting.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for employment (employment lead).
Conduct sampling duties and track Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) activities.
Coordinate with the IM4Q contracted entity and the Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs).
Develop and distribute a quarterly newsletter.
Assist with annual processes such as Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA&I), Provider Qualification (PQ), and provider orientation.
Develop and update policies and procedures in alignment with ODP requirements.
Provide training to the Supports Coordinator Organization on the new and revised policies and procedures.
Monitor and oversee the process of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) development in HCSIS, including timelines, reporting requirements, approvals, budgets, and service utilization.
Perform additional duties as needed to support the mission of the agency.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Buy-Up Life and AD&D Insurance
403b Retirement Plan with employer match up to 6%
Pre-tax and Roth options available
Earn up to 20 PTO days (to start) in your first year
7 paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to a maximum of $2,000 per semester for a related degree
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through our nonprofit status