IDD Program Specialist Supervisor

About the role

Lifesteps is a non‑profit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania for 100 years, helping individuals and families with life’s changing needs. The Program Specialist Supervisor/Special Education Supervisor provides programs and services to help adults with special needs live to their fullest potential. This full‑time, exempt position is based in Butler, PA.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop, and ensure quality assurance of Community Homes staff to maintain compliance with Community Homes licensing regulations, all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise Program Specialists.
• Oversee the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans, and Desensitization Plans.
• Manage the financial aspects of individual accounts.
• Advocate for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities during meetings with families, counties, and Supports Coordinators.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university + 1 year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university + 2 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism; or
  • 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university + 4 years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience.
• Must secure and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention training requirements within three months of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and ability to travel for business using a personal vehicle.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for full‑time staff.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal appointment/emergency time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Birthday off with pay.

Schedule

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with on‑call duties.