Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are seeking a Program Specialist in Pottsville, PA. The Program Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This person must be able to handle the pressure of... more details
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Program Specialist in Pottsville, PA. The Program Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This person must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual with developmental disabilities.
Starting pay is $55,000/annually
Responsibilities
Complete staff evaluations including but not limited to 90-day and annual reviews
Monitor and maintain residential budgets
Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
Monitor and schedule required staff trainings, seminars, and conferences
Monitor fiscal, medical, personal, and IHP documentation to ensure accuracy
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
Monitor and schedule house and vehicle maintenance
Assist in maintaining and monitoring of consumer’s finances
Monitor and report the health and medical needs of individuals
Build a support network between individuals and community members
Prepare progress reports for individuals’ immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
Ensure consistent service delivery that connects work, home, and recreational needs
Serve as an active member of an individuals’ Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status, progress and concerns
May perform the duties of direct support professionals as necessary, in accordance with current staffing needs
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Pennsylvania requires higher education from an accredited university plus a minimum amount of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
Master’s degree and 1 year of work experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of work experience; OR
Associates degree or 60 credit hours and 4 years of work experience
Working Conditions
May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
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