Program Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates Degree or 60 credits and 4 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience working directly with people with disabilities.
• Valid Driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• IDD experience preferred but any related field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Team leader and advocate for the individual.
• Coordination, completion, and review of the assessments.
• Providing the assessment as required for the development of the ISP/IPP, the updates or revision.
• Participating in the development of the ISP, including annual updates and revision of the ISP.
• Attending ISP/IDT meetings.
• Reviewing the ISP, annual updates and revision for content accuracy and reporting any content discrepancy to the Support Coordinator (SC) as applicable and plan team members.
• Implementing the ISP as written.
• Supervising, monitoring and evaluating services provided and the delivery of each Individual Program Plan (IPP) and/or Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Reviewing, signing and dating the monthly documentation of an individual’s participation and progress toward outcomes as applicable.
• Recommending a revision to a service or outcome in the ISP as needed.
• Developing and implementing provider services.
• Integration of the various aspects of the facility’s programs into the individual’s IPP/ISP.
• Coordinating and development of the services for review and implementation of the IPPs/ISPs.
• Coordination of training and development for individuals.
• Ensures the implementation of the IPPs/ISPs and program activities as written.
• Ensures that each individual’s active treatment program is integrated, coordinated, and monitored on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains current files and records for each individual assigned to your caseload.
• Documents periodic IDT/ISP reviews, as necessary, recording each individual’s progress at least quarterly.
• Review goal plans to determine that they include measurable goals (methods or approach) and verify through reviews of individual’s records, that plans are being followed and modified, as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Program Records.
• Actively participates in staff development and in-service programs.
• Provides in-service training for appropriate staff.
• Receives and orients new admissions, ensuring that all necessary documents are available and proper Merakey/ Allegheny Valley School procedures for admission have been followed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.