Program Specialist

Description

Job title

Program Specialist

Reports to

Assistant Program Director/Program Director

Position Summary

The Program Specialist/Lifesharing Specialist is responsible for ensuring programmatic regulatory compliance and documentation. Creating an environment that empowers individuals who receive or provide support, through the development of skills and coordination of resources, in accordance with Everyday Lives and Person-Centered Practices. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Oversee the quality of programmatic plans, ensuring individuals’ health and safety is upheld in accordance with each ISP. Ensure that identified services, goals, and outcomes are accurately documented, adhering to PA Chapter 6100 regulations.
• Represent program in a professional manner; working in conjunction with Supports Coordination Organizations, Administrative Entities, the Office of Developmental Programs, and other
• ancillary services.
• Organize and maintain individual files in accordance with PA Chapter 6500 regulations and program requirements.
• Complete individual assessments, SEEPs, quarterlies, and other applicable documentation, within regulatory standards.
• Assist and prepare new Lifesharing Providers for the self-licensing assessment.
• Provide and conduct applicable trainings for Lifesharing families and direct care professionals.
• Complete visits to sites monthly, or as needed.
• Maintain a minimum of 24-hours of professional and service-related trainings per training year.
• Participate in supervision and professional development plans with program management.
• Serve as an incident management point person for the program within EIM.
• Participate in a regular on-call rotation with other team members.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university (Special Education desired) and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

OR

• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

OR

• High School diploma and 6 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

Demonstrate a strong, working knowledge of DPW Chapters 6500 and 6100 Regulations.

Demonstrate strong professional, organizational, and leadership skills.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form.

Ability to support and implement RHD’s Values, as well as the philosophy of Lifesharing.

Ability to engage individuals, Lifesharing providers, and Direct Support Professionals in effective, therapeutic, and healthy interactions.

Ability to utilize Basic Computer Skills and navigate Microsoft Office programs and applications.

Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to attend meetings and home visits.

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Assistant Program Director, Program Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.