Program Implementation Specialist

THE ARC OF ALACHUA COUNTY INC•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and oversee all required documentation for the client's Person-Centered Services. Ensure documentation meets requirements and timelines per the Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverages & Limitations Handbook standards. Ensure documentation is appropriately filed in clients’ central files. Promote and demonstrate The Arc's values, vision, and mission, ensuring the respect, dignity, safety, and well-being of clients at all times.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of experience in a related field.
College coursework in a related field may substitute for experience (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year of experience).
High level of practical verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Ability to promote the dignity and respect of those we serve.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite software.
Proficient in operating essential office equipment such as copy machines, facsimiles, and computers.
Maintain positive interactions with clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.

Responsibilities

Treat all clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors, and community members with respect and dignity.
Follow the policies, procedures, and rules of the organization.
Serve as a role model and demonstrate, encourage, and offer direction in fairness, consistency, attentiveness, ability to work with others, appropriate dress and appearance, and effective conflict resolution.
Work closely with supervisor to ensure implementation plans and reports meet regulatory standards and fit the service environment.
Maintain HIPPA confidentiality of those we serve.
Attend Support Plan meetings for each client within the assigned caseload.
Meet with clients and direct support staff to develop Short Term Objectives (STO) and Strategies for Goal Tracking.
Create Implementation Plan, Goal/Activity Tracking Sheets, and Quarterly/Annual Summaries for each client within the assigned caseload according to the Support Plan date.
Complete Monthly and Quarterly/Annual Summaries using supporting data from Progress Notes, Goal/Activity Tracking Sheets, and/or meetings with the Treatment Team for each client within the assigned caseload.
Keep organized electronic records of completed Daily Notes, Goal Tracking Sheets, Monthly Summaries, and Quarterly Summaries for each client within the assigned caseload.
Provide hard copies of Progress Notes, Goal Tracking Sheets, Monthly Summaries, and Quarterly Summaries to the central file room for each client within the assigned caseload.
Revise clients’ Short Term Objectives and/or strategies as necessary.
Interact with clients within assigned caseload weekly.
Ensure all direct support staff are completing and updating the My Vision packets with clients.
Review Progress Notes weekly and Goal/Activity Tracking Sheets monthly.
Train direct support staff on correctly completing each data tracking sheet as necessary.
Be familiar with and refer to Qlarant Tools and i-Budget Handbook for documentation requirements.
Maintain high program standards.
Advocate for clients’ rights.
Other administrative duties as assigned.