Program Specialist - Life Sharing

Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc.•Reading, PA

6d•$21

About The Position

Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc., a human service agency supporting people with disabilities is actively seeking an energetic, team-oriented professional to join our team in our IDD Residential Services Division. The Program Specialist - Life Sharing (Program Specialist) is responsible for planning, implementation and supervision of the IDD Life Sharing program, including the homes and Life Sharing providers. The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the Life Sharing homes are always operating in accordance with policies, state regulations, and within the constraints of all contract agreements. the Program Specialist manages and evaluates the program's progress, supervises the providers, and ensures the program maintains licensing. The Program Specialist is responsible for managing financial stability of the program and meeting budget requirements. The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring the program operates in accordance with any regulation or operating instructions. This position reports to the Director of IDD Residential Services. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., flexible, including on-call responsibilities. These are great work hours with paid holidays off starting day one of employment!! Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes medical, dental and vision, paid vacation and sick days as well as a 401(k) Plan, and tuition reimbursement. Comprehensive paid training provided. EOE M/F/V/D

Requirements

bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field
a minimum of two years managerial/supervisory experience
a minimum of two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Computer knowledge is a must
Valid PA Driver's License
Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver
Pre-employment Drug Screen
PA Criminal History Clearance
PA Motor Vehicle Record Check
FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years)

Responsibilities

planning
implementation
supervision of the IDD Life Sharing program
managing and evaluating the program's progress
supervising the providers
ensuring the program maintains licensing
managing financial stability of the program
meeting budget requirements
ensuring the program operates in accordance with any regulation or operating instructions