Program Specialist

J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER•Warwick, RI

40d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist implements and administers program initiatives for similar the Adult Services Program, and reports to the Vice President of Adult Services. In this role, the Program Specialist is responsible for day-to-day programmatic activities that meet the needs of the Agency's client population within Adult Service’s specialized Day Community Programs (SLA, CSS, FI, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 2-4 years of experience in human services
At least two years of supervisory or management experience
5 years of direct support experience in community human services
Ability to complete requisite background checks satisfactorily
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
Clear and effective oral and written communication
Demonstrated ability to create and implement new systems/procedures
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
General experience with billing administration

Responsibilities

Coordinates and facilitates reviews of annual plan and assists DSP to work with consumers served to evaluate and revise goals throughout the year.
Ensures, with team members, program operations follow Licensing regulations, prepares necessary documentation and is present for Licensing visits.
Works with Management staff to operate programs within budget.
Collecting and analyzing data measuring program performance or client progress.
Coordinates the development of a support plan for people who are new to the program.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to identify needs, design, train and implement positive clinical programming for consumers served.
Trains, monitors, and provide feedback to Adult Services staff regarding the implementation of individual support plans.
Attend and/or facilitates meetings regularly to communicate and collaborate with other members of management, clinical team, and DSPs.
Communicates and collaborates with administrative office personnel and HR personnel as necessary.
Communicates and collaborates with consumer support, their families/guardian/caregiver and their BHDDH Social worker.
Actively participates in tasks and duties above and beyond job description (i.e. special events, activities, funerals, etc.) within the agency.
Attends and actively participates in agency management, planning, and work group meetings.
Provide guidance on program growth initiatives
Communicates the need for updates in agency policies and procedures in response to licensing reviews, changes in rules and regulations, and consumer needs.
Develops and monitors the implementation and documentation of individual progress towards personal goals in consumer record/database (funding requests, personal care inventories, risk assessments, individual service plan, goals/objectives, integrated schedules, active treatment documentation, daily log, etc.).
Supports consumers in making connections and maintaining involvement within community agencies, organizations, events, and activities.
Maintains confidentiality of the consumers served.
Responds to, reports and follows through with employee incidents as required by agency policy and state law.
Communicates and/reports serious employee events to the Director and cooperates with the investigation process.
Ensure the input of consumers served and their families in the development of agency policies and procedures as well as federal and state rules and laws.
Other duties as assigned
Position may be required to support quality assurance items, supervisory duties, etc., as needed.