VASO Day Services Program Specialist

Vista Autism Services•Camp Hill, PA

About The Position

The Program Specialist is responsible for helping individuals achieve an independent and fulfilling life by ensuring implementation of ISP outcomes, coordinating community-based activities and serving as a leader of the Life Skills Instructor. The Program Specialist oversees the participation in programming of up to 30 individuals in an effective and collaborative manner ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (i.e. Chapter 2380, Adult Training Facility).

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours and 4 years of work experience working with persons with disabilities OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years work experience working with persons with disabilities OR Master’s degree and 1 year work experience working with persons with disabilities
1-3 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis required
Clean driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in a 3 year span), valid PA driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, up-to-date vehicle registration, and proof of adequate insurance coverage required
Required passing of all training and pre-employment regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to clearance, PPD testing, physical, and drug screening
Successful completion of Safe and Positive Approaches Training required
Successful completion of pre-employment requirements

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of supervisory experience, particularly reviewing caseloads and billing preferred
Connections to businesses local to the Community Integration Center and experience working with individuals within community settings preferred
Knowledge or previous experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders highly desired
Demonstrated organizational skills and coaching of adult learners highly desired
Effectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines

Responsibilities

Creates and promotes a culture centered on building self-directed lives with the people we support
Displays principles of good management and applies these in daily work performance
Serves as the liaison between Vista Autism Services and supports coordination agencies as well as county administrative entities
Coordinates regular and collaborative meetings with outside supports coordination agencies and team members
Attends internal treatment team and management meetings
Participates in the development of the ISP, ISP Annual Update, and any ISP revisions, including formulating individual outcomes for individuals on caseload
Tracks data on ISP outcomes, community participation and health promotions
Creates, updates, signs, dates, and disseminates quarterly progress reports, reviewing with the individual if and as requested
Produces annual assessments based on the individual’s progress and growth
Makes independent decisions regarding program operations within his/her authority
Notifies the Manager of Adult Day Services in an accurate and timely manner of unusual incidents, problems, and changes for individual cases
Promotes a positive working relationship with all employees
Coordinates and reviews the careful preparation of individual’s records and ensures that they are kept accurate and up to date
Provides direct support to individuals as needed
Ensures that programmatic routines are followed as established; follows established procedures when making changes
Remains aware of behavioral and /or medical status of the people that we support
Participates in required learning day and professional growth activities
Coordinates partnerships with local businesses to maximize the potential to work on outcomes as listed in the ISP of all individuals on the caseload
Assists direct support staff in utilizing individual’s most effective instructional strategies to teach skills necessary to be successful across community settings
Uses principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis to teach appropriate replacement behaviors and reduce the occurrence of undesirable behaviors; reports/documents incidences, if they occur
Screens potential individuals and assists with enrollment into the program
Ensures compliance with all state regulated mandates as well as Vista’s policies and procedures
Completes other duties as assigned