Program Specialist - IDD

Contributions

Secures all necessary services to ensure all individuals' needs are being met as specified in the individuals' ISP.

Completes / ensures all necessary documentation associated with the Individual Support Plans, Quarterly Reviews, ISP revisions and ISP process (I. E. invitations to meetings, development and implementation of the ISP, completing reviews, updating and revisions, accuracy of reports [to include dates and signatures] and reporting content discrepancy of the ISP to SC, as applicable, and team members) meet all State licensing requirements including 33b 1-19 regarding plan lead.

Supervises, monitors, evaluates and/or makes recommendations to the SC to revise a service or outcome in the ISP that is provided to the individual.

Reports a change related to the individual's needs to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members

Ensures all content are included in the ISP, (protocol for social, emotional, environmental plan, protocol for restrictive procedures plans, etc.)

Provides assessment to the SC or plan lead at least 30 days prior to the ISP meeting.

Reviews the ISP with the individual and coordinate the services provided to meet State licensing requirements

Provides the documentation of the ISP review to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members to meet State licensing requirements

Informs plan team members of the option to decline the ISP review document to meet State licensing requirements

Maintains medication administration certification and maintain practicum observer certification by completing observations and monitoring staff/documentation relating to the medication process. Performs MAR reviews and medication checks.

Develops and implements provider services to meet State licensing requirements (relating to provider services)

Must be fluent on all assigned Individual’s ISP’s.

Provides ongoing training to assigned staff relevant to each individual on the following areas: ISP and reviews, specific therapeutic needs, health and safety needs, medication needs, diet orders, and specific house needs etc.

Exceptional Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 hours worked
• Must be able/willing to be on-call 24/7.
• Must possess a knowledge of current practices and regulations pertaining to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must have effective verbal and written skills necessary to both communicate with individuals and staff and to prepare necessary written documentation.
• Must be able to effectively monitor individual programming, providing hands-on implementation and staff training.
• Must possess the ability and empathy needed to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, supervisory staff, Base Service Units, families of the individuals, and our co-representative.
• Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Program Specialist must have specialized training or one year’s experience in treating or working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and must possess one of the following:
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college and one year’s experience working directly with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college and two years’ experience working directly with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college and four years’ experience working directly with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Skills

• Fluent on all assigned Individual’s ISP’s.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to monitor individual programming and provide hands-on implementation and staff training.
• Leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, competitive PTO plan, paid holidays, and incentive in lieu of medical coverage.

Pay

Salaries are commensurate with experience.

Schedule

24/7 shift available.