Program Specialist

JEVS Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

19d

About The Position

The Program Specialist coordinates care for individuals receiving CLHS services and ensures that JEVS Core principles are integrated into the supports and services chosen by each individual. The role coordinates a broad range of supports, including medical care, therapy, financial resources, behavioral services, daytime engagement, employment, communication, skill acquisition, socialization, and recreation. The Program Specialist also serves as a team lead alongside the assigned supports coordinators for each individual on their caseload. The position works with staff and the individuals’ support networks to carry out and adapt program plans. It includes coordinating specialized staff training, participating in behavioral therapy processes, monitoring behavior plans and data collection, and communicating programming issues to the Program Director. The Program Specialist assesses individuals’ functioning in relation to their outcomes and available social and environmental supports, adapting plans as needed, and maintains regular contact with those involved in supporting each individual. Applicants must have either a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, or an associate’s degree from an accredited college and four years of such experience. Proficiency with Microsoft software and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, or an associate’s degree from an accredited college and four years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft software.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Coordinate supports and services for individuals, including medical care, therapists, financial resources, behavioral services, daytime engagement activities, employment, communication, skill acquisition, socialization, and recreation.
Coordinate specialized training for staff based on each individual’s ISP program plans.
Participate in the behavioral therapy process and ensure completion of 90-day medication reviews as appropriate.
Ensure behavior plans are implemented and track data collection.
Participate in resolving issues and maintain open communication with the Program Director about programming issues.
Assess each individual’s current functioning in relation to their outcomes and social and environmental supports, and adapt program plans as needed.
Maintain regular contact with people who support each individual, including supports coordinators, friends, family, neighbors, medical personnel, day programs, and consultants.
Act as team lead in conjunction with the assigned supports coordinators for each individual on the caseload.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Tuition assistance for employees with at least one year of service who are enrolled in job-related, accredited degree- or certificate-level courses
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
10–12 paid holidays per year
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
Annual holiday party and office outings
Wellness workshops and activities
Access to the Employee Assistance Program
Dress-down Fridays
Employee referral bonus
Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses