Program Specialist - Girard Campus

Overview:
As a Program Specialist in the Day Program, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with disabilities by coordinating services, implementing Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory standards. You will work closely with team members, families, and external agencies to ensure that each individual's needs and goals are met in a safe, respectful, and engaging environment. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to person-centered care.
What You’ll Bring:
- A compassionate and respectful approach to supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate and monitor services and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in documentation and record management.
- Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What You’ll Have:
- A master’s degree and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, or
- A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, or
- An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours and 4 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of ISP processes and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to obtain required clearances and complete 24 hours of annual in-service training.
A Typical Day May Include:
- Coordinating and implementing ISPs and ensuring services align with individual needs.
- Monitoring and evaluating services and staff performance.
- Ensuring compliance with licensing and contractual standards.
- Preparing for and participating in licensing inspections and reviews.
- Documenting individual progress and maintaining accurate records in CareLogic.
- Providing training and technical assistance to staff.
- Participating in team meetings and coordinating care with external agencies.
- Responding to incidents and coordinating follow-up actions.
- Supporting individuals during hospital visits and emergency situations.
- Reviewing and updating ISPs and ensuring staff are trained accordingly.


Perks with a Purpose
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.
Healthcare
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Employer-Sponsored Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account• Teladoc Virtual Health
Financial Well-being
• 401K Retirement Savings option
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts
Life & Family Support
• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services
Who is Barber National Institute?
The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE