Program Specialist

Provide intensive and specialized supports for people who have an intellectual disability or mental illness, focusing on domains such as personal care, recreation/leisure, vocational, safety, social, and/or community awareness and integration. Offer individual supports to persons with extraordinary behavioral or medical support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral coaching to individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness in assigned treatment areas.
• Complete progress reports and other necessary forms or documents.
• Participate and interact with individuals in various activities as specified in Individual Service Plans and Social Transition Plans.
• Consult with Behavioral Analyst and Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional concerning appropriate goals, objectives, and treatment techniques.
• Assist in the development and execution of goals and objectives for people served.
• Make suggestions for improving organization and program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Complete a monthly report reflecting Program Specialist intervention.
• Complete an annual report, assessed quarterly to track progress.
• Assist with development and implementation of age-appropriate and functional training materials.
• Assist with development of a monthly calendar.
• Work with supervisor in the development of an individual plan of personal growth and development.
• Transport persons served to and from activities as needed.
• Work with independent living coaches in encouraging their professional growth and knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Pace certification.

Skills

• Able to make independent decisions and problem solve.
• Able to deal tactfully with colleagues, program participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Able to implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strongly self-motivated.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted.
• Push and pull up to 75 pounds; push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds.
• Perform physical movements including squatting, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
• Stand, sit, or remain stationary for extended periods.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• Perform repetitive hand and finger movements for computer and phone use.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance.
• Educational Assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Sick time.
• Paid Holidays.
• Personal Time.
• Potential Year-End Bonus.
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar).
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks).

Pay

$45,000

Schedule

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Frankfort, IL
Reports To: Network Director