PROGRAM SPECIALIST-SALARY

Apis Services Inc•Carnegie, PA

18h•$0 - $56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Supportive Concepts for Families (SCFF) is seeking compassionate, organized professionals for a Program Specialist role. This position is for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. The role involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities while ensuring quality services, compliance, and person-centered planning. Supportive Concepts for Families has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports for over 20 years, with employees playing a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (or 60 credit hours) and four (4) 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 (2) 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.
Complete quarterly reports, annual assessments, outcomes, SNAP assessments, personal inventories, consumer demographic information, and other required documentation.
Attend ISP meetings and develop annual outcomes, procedures, and person-centered supports.
Serve as a liaison between individuals, families, Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, and community partners.
Visit assigned homes regularly to monitor services, assess needs, and ensure quality supports are being provided.
Ensure homes remain safe, functional, and responsive to individual needs.
Coordinate evaluations and services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech services, adaptive equipment, and specialized supports.
Monitor individual records and documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and agency standards.
Participate in waiver monitoring activities, licensing reviews, SIS assessments, quality assurance visits, and other regulatory reviews.
Assist with behavior support planning, crisis response, and training related to individual support plans.
Track medical compliance, appointments, annual assessments, and required documentation within electronic record systems.
Partner with Program Coordinators, Assistant Program Coordinators, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive outcomes and quality services.
Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.