IDD Program Specialist - Lewisburg - Wellsboro PA Regions

Join our team and make a meaningful difference every day! At Community Resources for Independence (CRI), we believe in creating an inclusive community where everyone has the chance to thrive in their own homes. As a member of our care team, you’ll provide support that empowers individuals to live more independently and with dignity, while also enriching your own life through meaningful connections and shared moments of joy.

About the role

CRI is currently seeking an experienced and motivated IDD Program Specialist to support individuals receiving services through the Office of Developmental Programs. This position is responsible for program oversight activities including monitoring services and documentation, completing reporting requirements, supporting staff training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting quality services for participants throughout the Lewisburg and Wellsboro regions.

Responsibilities

• Intake and enrollment of new participants
• Monitoring participant services and documentation to ensure quality and compliance
• Reviewing participant logs, service notes, and documentation regularly for concerns and accuracy
• Tracking participant progress towards ISP goals and identifying service needs
• Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, annual, and biennial progress reports
• Attending participant meetings, including ISP meetings, critical revision meetings, behavioral support plan meetings, and other care planning meetings as needed
• Meeting with Administrative Entities, Supports Coordination Organizations, referral sources, and community partners
• Conducting participant/client check-ins and quarterly shift monitoring
• Aiding in training/mentoring of Direct Support Professionals on IDD program requirements and participant ISP plan review prior to DSP serving that participant
• Aiding supervisors with accountability and oversight of direct support professional documentation performance
• Reporting observations and concerns regarding DSP performance to supervisors
• Aiding in preparation for state audits and participating in audit activities
• Preparation and submission of quarterly progress reports for each IDD participant
• Conducting Certified Investigations and reports
• Reviewing participant logs monthly or more frequently as necessary
• Participating in supervisory on-call rotation
• Participating in outreach and relationship-building opportunities within the community

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• Experience working within IDD or human services programs preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams locations
• Ability to pass background checks
• Satisfactory driver's record check, valid driver's license, and reliable vehicle
• Obtain and maintain Office of Developmental Program Certified Investigator certification
• Be at least 18 years of age and legally able to work in the United States
• Flexibility to attend program-related meetings outside normal business hours, including occasional evenings or weekends as needed