Program Specialist
About this role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist in Allentown, 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/per year
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
- A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.2. A 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.3. An 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
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Company at a glance
Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.
Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Founded1989
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Birthday holiday
- Paid time off
- Employee incentive programs
- Discount programs
- 403b retirement plan
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