PROGRAM SPECIALIST-SALARY
Supportive Concepts For Families · Carnegie, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$56k/yrFull-time
About Supportive Concepts for Families
For more than 20 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and supports. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Career Growth & Development
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Ongoing Training and Skill Development Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Meaningful Work That Matters
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Advocate for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Support Person-Centered Planning and Quality Services
- Build Meaningful Relationships with Individuals and Families
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You'll Do
- Maintain a caseload of individuals receiving residential services.
- Complete quarterly reports, annual assessments, outcomes, SNAP assessments, personal inventories, consumer demographic information, and other required documentation.
- Attend ISP meetings and develop annual outcomes, procedures, and person-centered supports.
- Serve as a liaison between individuals, families, Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, and community partners.
- Visit assigned homes regularly to monitor services, assess needs, and ensure quality supports are being provided.
- Ensure homes remain safe, functional, and responsive to individual needs.
- Coordinate evaluations and services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech services, adaptive equipment, and specialized supports.
- Monitor individual records and documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and agency standards.
- Participate in waiver monitoring activities, licensing reviews, SIS assessments, quality assurance visits, and other regulatory reviews.
- Assist with behavior support planning, crisis response, and training related to individual support plans.
- Track medical compliance, appointments, annual assessments, and required documentation within electronic record systems.
- Partner with Program Coordinators, Assistant Program Coordinators, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive outcomes and quality services.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Team-Oriented
- Professional
- Strong Communicator
- Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate's Degree (or 60 credit hours) and four (4) years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Experience with person-centered planning, ISP development, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working within residential service programs.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Flexible schedule based on program needs
- Participation in an on-call rotation required
- Regular travel between residential locations and community settings
- Opportunity to telecommute as approved by leadership
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, twist, climb stairs, and drive a vehicle.
- Ability to travel frequently to residential homes, meetings, and appointments.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pay
$56,000/year
Benefits
$2000 SIGN ON BONUS! DailyPay available.