Program Specialist

Passavant Memorial Homes • Rochester Township, PA

11d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Passavant Memorial Homes is a leading provider of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs. Our mission is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. We are seeking a full-time Program Specialist in the Rochester area. The Program Specialist will oversee the safety and well-being of individuals in a residential setting, coordinate activities, and facilitate community integration based on each individual’s Individual Plan (IP). This role reports to the Program Operations Director.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with 6400 regulations required
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities OR Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, from an accredited college or university and four (4) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise activities for the individuals in accordance with their specific IP, including opportunities for community integration.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for the responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetings with Direct Support Professionals to review program needs/progress and provide necessary training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for all residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Provide the assessment for the development of the IP, the IP Annual update, and the IP revisions as required under CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in the IP process, development, team reviews, and implementation in accordance with the 6400 regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities by the Program Operations Director.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages: $75,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
• $7,500 sign-on bonus available (paid in installments after orientation, 6 months, and 12 months of employment, contingent on remaining full-time).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level