CDD ~ Program Specialist - KC MO

What You’ll Do

• Oversight of service delivery across assigned locations, ensuring compliance with agency, state, and CARF standards.
• Implementation and monitoring of Individual Support Plans (ISP), ensuring outcomes, PCP principles, and timelines are met.
• Coordination of plan meetings, communication with service coordinators, and acting as the primary contact for the support team.
• Maintenance of accurate documentation, including ISP updates, individual reviews, directives, and case records.
• Regular visits to assigned locations to review medical documentation, safety, finances, medications, and residential needs.
• Leadership of monthly in-service trainings, coaching staff on documentation, behavior supports, and crisis intervention.
• Ensuring accurate documentation in Therap, including T-Logs, CIST notes (where applicable), and medication records.
• Supporting medical coordination, including consents, discharge summaries, follow-up, and communication with the nursing team.
• Reviewing and monitoring emergency drills, monthly reports, and safety procedures.
• Providing leadership and support to Residential Specialists and PRNs, including guidance on staff development and corrective actions.
• Facilitating community inclusion and ensuring individuals receive meaningful outings and engagement opportunities.
• Submitting required reports, event documentation, and audit tools within prescribed timelines.
• Adjusting personal schedule as needed to observe operations, provide support, or attend meetings.

What You Bring

• Internal candidates: Non-degreed: High school diploma + 2 years as a Residential Specialist; Degreed: Bachelor’s degree + 1 year as a Residential Specialist.
• External candidates: Bachelor’s degree in education, rehabilitation, social/behavioral science, or related field; Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field; Experience with individualized program development, case coordination, and staff supervision.
• Other requirements: Valid MO Class E or KS Class C driver’s license; Ability to pass CPR/First Aid and medication administration training; Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate homes with stairs; Person-centered mindset with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

The Role at a Glance

• Pay: $61,000/year (Exempt)
• Schedule: Full-time | Core hours 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Includes occasional before/after hours and weekend support
• Work Setting: Group homes, ISLs, community settings, and administrative offices
• Training: Paid onboarding + ongoing certification requirements
• Reports To: Program Director
• Travel: Daily travel throughout the KC metro; occasional out-of-area travel as needed

About CDD

For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.