Program Specialist: CPS, IHCS, SE

About the role

This position is of supervisory/administrative nature. The position requires independent Judgment, Organization And Management Skills.

Responsibilities

• Review agency policy and procedures, including program-specific practices, with new employees; review DPW regulations with new employees; and assure that as-needed training is conducted for existing employees.
• Refresh employees on policies and procedures when the need is identified.
• Ensure program-specific compliance with relevant regulations; report regularly to the Program VP of ID Services.
• Review ISPs and develop treatment plans.
• Participate and provide input in program-specific meetings for individuals and ISP.
• In conjunction with CPS, IHCS & SE staff, ensure that everyone receives all programmatic services available to meet his/her needs.
• Conduct quarterly review of the individuals' ISP, all bi-annual individuals' assessments, and all Behavior Plans for individuals.
• Monitor utilization of service; follow up for any modifications to plans or delivery.
• Assist in completing assessments and evaluations of existing and prospective individuals.
• Work in conjunction with Staff Development Specialist in providing general orientation for new employees.
• Review daily operation of program services and requirements with new employees.
• Escort new employees to existing sites to meet staff and individuals.
• Regularly observe the delivery of services to consumers.
• This position requires regular and on-going physical arrival at consumer locations for supervision of staff and other assessment and monitoring.
• Assess programmatic needs of CPS, IHCS & SE programs and report findings to VP of ID Services semi-monthly.
• Assure that services meet billing criteria.
• Review and approve service notes.
• Participate in on-call duties as they arise.
• Evaluate daily routines and procedures as provided to each consumer and report on the programmatic implications to the VP of ID Services.
• Complete programmatic paperwork for all individuals assigned and report on completion to the VP of ID Services.
• Review programmatic records and reports received from each employee and maintain appropriate files and records of each.
• Provide problem solving assistance as needed.
• Prepare HCSIS semi-annual information to all counties as required.
• Develop and revise policy and procedures for CPS, IHCS & SE programs.
• Assure that services meet billing criteria.
• Review and approve service notes.
• Participate in on-call duties as they arise.
• Evaluate daily routines and procedures as provided to each consumer and report on the programmatic implications to the VP of ID Services.
• Complete programmatic paperwork for all individuals assigned and report on completion to the VP of ID Services.
• Review programmatic records and reports received from each employee and maintain appropriate files and records of each.
• Provide problem solving assistance as needed.
• Prepare HCSIS semi-annual information to all counties as required.
• Develop and revise policy and procedures for CPS, IHCS & SE programs.

  Requirements

  • Associate's degree in relevant studies (Social Work, etc.).
  • Commitment to completing bachelor's program in relevant studies.
  • 1 year of relevant ID/A experience.
  • Commitment to complete ACRE training and CPS training within 90 days.

  Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals served and their families.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively under pressure.

  Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  Benefits

  N/A

  Pay

  Commensurate with experience

  Schedule

  40 hours per week, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, one-half hour lunch daily