Program Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 60 credit hours in place of education
• 3-5 total years of experience
• 1-3 total Supervisory/Managerial experience
• NADD Certification required within 1 year of hire
• Certified Technology Assessor Preferred
• HRST Reviewer completion within 1 year of hire

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 60 credit hours in place of education
• 3-5 total years of experience
• 1-3 total Supervisory/Managerial experience
• NADD Certification required within 1 year of hire
• Certified Technology Assessor Preferred
• HRST Reviewer completion within 1 year of hire

Job Functions

Overall coordination of individual care and services
Facilitates team meetings as needed
Coordinates healthcare and medication oversight
Is the point person and liaison with family and stakeholder contacts
Responsible for service plan development and implementation
Works with internal and external parties to ensure unit authorizations in the ISP
Aggregates data for quarterly reports and shares data with applicable parties
HRST (PA requirement) development and coordination
Completes and coordinates annual consents
Supports the coordination of Medicaid renewals and redeterminations
Coordinates and facilitates Human Rights Meetings (NJ) or the equivalent in other states
Completes the coordination the annual assessments
Works with business authorization and processes department on individual admissions, transfers, and discharges
Compiles individual specific data such as medical history, units of service, rates, staffing needs, etc. for all initial/annual pre-ISP assessments
Meets with Supports Coordinators (SC)/Case Manager to transfer ISP data
Collaborates with Behavior Specialist regarding Behavior Support Plan; submits to Peer Review; works with management regarding response and plan of action; monitors adherence to plan
Serves as a resource for Program Manager in determining activities in immediate neighborhoods in which Individuals can participate to foster inclusion
Participates in the development of Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
Analyzes daily, weekly, monthly, progress notes and data collection tools to verify adherence to ISP; determines any changes needed or inconsistencies in services provided; and initiates changes as appropriate
Ensures Peer Review recommendations are implemented by Manager regarding Consumer Behavior Plans
Initiates Consumer burial reserve account; works with Fiscal Department to manage accounts to include Special Needs Trusts
Conducts audits to ensure compliance with licensing regulations
Collaborates with Nursing to address Consumer healthcare issues, prescribed medications, discharge instructions, Consumer-specific adaptive equipment needs, and delivery of Individual-specific training
Provides follow-up regarding medical appointments, cancelled appointments, transportation, and medical refills, etc.
Complies with Incident management policy and procedures to include any necessary follow-up

Benefits

Mergely offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!