Program Specialist - CPS

Clarvida•Reading, PA

4d•$48,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a Program Specialist to support our residential programs across Pennsylvania. In this role, you’ll oversee the daily operations and compliance of community living arrangements (CLAs). You’ll be responsible for ensuring that residential sites are well-maintained, records are accurate and up to date, and that staff are supported and working as a cohesive team to provide a healthy and safe environment for individuals served. This role includes both direct supervision and administrative oversight, with regular site visits and team collaboration.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree and one year of experience working directly with persons with Intellectual Disabilities; or a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience working with persons with Intellectual Disabilities; or an Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours and four years of experience working directly with people with Intellectual Disabilities.
Proficiency with computers, including the ability to learn electronic time and attendance systems.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a residential or behavioral health setting
Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

The Program Specialist shall be responsible for the coordination of assessments in accordance with payer regulations.
Responsible for coordination or development and review of individual program plans in coordination with team members including family members, residential providers, support coordination activities, and other stakeholders.
Responsible for the coordination of training and development for consumers to maximize and/or maintain skills.
Responsible for the development of planned program activities.
Responsible for participation in Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and ensure compliance with ISP goals and outcomes.
Responsible for ensuring the implementation of individual program plans and program activities to ensure compliance with waiver requirements and ISP outcomes.
Plans, organizes and supervises the therapeutic activities services provided to individuals in the training facility and community.
Recommends operational procedures pertinent to the conduct of the therapeutic activities program to the Operations Director for consideration and/or implementation.
Interprets policies and procedures to staff personnel and cooperates in the coordination of therapeutic activities services and other professional services.
Supervises professional and non-professional workers through active supervision including regularly scheduled reviews of individual performance.
Initiates corrective disciplinary action per chain of command reporting structures.
Assists in preparation of employee performance evaluations.
Identifies training needs of staff, evaluates and initiates training recommendations and appraises the effect of training on the overall performance of staff, and demonstrates more efficient work methods.
Consults with the ISP team on the development of therapeutic activities program.
Participates in peer review processes.
Reviews reports of subordinate staff and maintains necessary administrative and clinical records; provides active supervision to all CPS direct care staff including holding regular staff meetings.
Ensures that adequate documentation of meetings is maintained on a structured schedule with the Operations Director.
Help in writing requisitions, inspects and supervises proper maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the implementation of therapeutic activities services.
Review and approve employee timesheets for accuracy, ensuring any variance in scheduled hours is pre-approved and properly justified.
Compile, review, and approve units of service for consumer attendance.
Ensure all unit-of-service reporting is complete, accurate, verified, and supported by time-in/time-out documentation and appropriate progress notes prior to submission.
Can act as a point person and certified investigator within the HCSIS system.