Special Education Supervisor

Lifesteps Inc•Butler Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve your community, this is the right opportunity for you. The Program Specialists Supervisor is responsible for the training, development and quality assurance of Community Homes staff to ensure compliance with Community Homes licensing regulations, all other applicable local, state and federal regulations, and Agency policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of Program Specialists to oversee the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans and the financial management of individual accounts. Being an advocate for the adults with special needs or intellectual / developmental disabilities occurs during meetings with the families, counties, and Supports Coordinators. This full-time, exempt position is based in Butler, PA and has a schedule of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties.

Requirements

Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism OR
60 credit hours from an accredited college or university plus 4 years’ experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
Must secure and maintain training requirements for Crisis Prevention Intervention within three months of hire
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ of Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Training, development and quality assurance of Community Homes staff
Ensure compliance with Community Homes licensing regulations, all other applicable local, state and federal regulations, and Agency policies and procedures
Direct supervision of Program Specialists
Oversee the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans
Financial management of individual accounts
Advocate for the adults with special needs or intellectual / developmental disabilities during meetings with the families, counties, and Supports Coordinators