Life Sharing Specialist
About The Position
This full-time, standard hours position of Specialist reports to the Director of Family Support Services. This position is responsible for all case management related to the individuals served by the LifeSharing through Family Living program and for ensuring that the families contracted to provide LifeSharing meet all standards as established by the Pennsylvania State Office of Developmental Programs and the contracting agency, as well as the policies and procedures of ProBerco. The Specialist serves as a best practice resource to the families providing LifeSharing and the individuals served by the program. The Specialist assesses and approves families to be LifeSharing providers and matches individuals with families. The Specialist assesses the placements on an ongoing formal and informal basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or related field; or high school diploma and extensive experience working with persons with mental retardation.
- Ability to interact with and relate to persons with mental retardation.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Experience with designing and implementing outcomes.
- Experience with skill assessment instruments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational ability and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to represent ProBerco in a professional manner in all settings.
- Possess a valid PA driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Screen and approve prospective providers.
- Assist the Director in evaluating and approving prospective participants in the LifeSharing through Family Living program.
- Act as a liaison with LifeSharing providers and the contracting agency and Prospectus Berco and other contracted service providers.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs established for individuals in LifeSharing.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist with medical appointments and transportation as required.
- Develop and monitor Individualized Service Plans and outcomes.
- Conduct monitoring visits to provider homes.
- Arrange pre-placement visits and team meetings.
- Provide training to provider families as required by regulation and Prospectus Berco policy.
- Coordinate respite care as requested by provider families.
- Facilitate team meetings as required.
- Attend meetings and trainings.
- Advocate in accordance with the mission of ProBerco for individuals receiving services.
- Meet with individuals receiving services through LifeSharing to assess placement success and needs.
- Prepare required reports in requested format.
- Regular attendance at work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays for full-time employees upon hire
- Health and Prescription benefits after 30 days
- Company paid Dental and Vision benefits after 30 days
- Company paid Life Insurance after 60 days
- 401k enrollment after 90 days
- PTO and Sick time available after 90 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
