PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Apis Services Inc•Lewistown, PA

8d•$0 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist to support individuals receiving residential services in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The role maintains a caseload and ensures person-centered supports are implemented effectively. It includes completing assessments, reports, reviews, outcomes documentation, and other required records to promote quality services and regulatory compliance. The Program Specialist attends ISP meetings, develops annual outcomes and support plans, advocates for individuals’ needs and goals, and coordinates services and resources. The role serves as a liaison among individuals, families, Supports Coordinators, community providers, and agency staff. It also involves monitoring residential programs, checking compliance with agency and state standards, participating in quality assurance, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule based on program needs, required participation in an on-call rotation, and regular travel between residential locations and community settings. Paid training is provided. The listed pay is $56,000 per year, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus; the posting’s role header also states $58,000 per year plus the bonus.

Requirements

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours and four years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experience with person-centered planning, ISP development, and regulatory compliance.
Experience working within residential service programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of individuals receiving residential services and ensure person-centered supports are effectively implemented.
Complete assessments, quarterly reports, annual reviews, outcomes documentation, and other records required for quality services and regulatory compliance.
Attend ISP meetings, develop annual outcomes and support plans, and advocate for the needs and goals of individuals served.
Serve as a liaison among individuals, families, Supports Coordinators, community providers, and agency staff, coordinating services and resources.
Monitor residential programs and ensure compliance with agency and state standards.
Participate in quality assurance activities and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes.
Travel regularly between residential locations and community settings and participate in an on-call rotation.