Program Specialist

• Location 10 Fatma Drive,Holmes, PA, 19043,United States
• Job Category Professional
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

• Name Anthony Tobore Ema
• Phone

• Participates in the intake and admission process of new individuals.
• Functions as the Plan Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of each individual's program plan, reviewing annual updates, coordinating and attending the annual meeting.
• In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) supervises, monitors and evaluates services, equipment, and programs that are needed to meet each individuals needs and ensure Active Treatment.
• Coordinating completion of the initial assessment for each individual on their case load and each subsequent assessment thereafter.
• Monitors the participation and progress of outcomes outlined in the individual’s program plan by reviewing, signing and dating the documentation of goals, at least monthly.
• Reviews the plan and documents Quarterly Reports on progress of goals outlined in plan, including but not limited to : money management, community integration, emotional and behavioral.
• Informs the Plan Team, including the Supports Coordinator of the individuals’ progress on their goals and outcomes as applicable, changes in the individual’s needs, recommending a revision to an outcome or services as needed and informs them of their right to decline the IPP review documentation.
• Communicates regularly with team members from all departments, including but not limited to: residential, nursing, day program, dietary, training, county supports coordinators and families to ensure that the needs of the individuals are met, serving as a primary point of contact.
• Consults with personnel from other agencies, when necessary, for evaluations and other services.
• Participates in the development of behavioral support plans along with the Behavior Specialist and other team members.
• Participates in licensing inspections.
• Participates as a member of the Human Rights Committee and attends monthly HRC meetings.
• Participates in Risk Management Committee, attends regular meetings.
• Assist the Director of Training in coordinating the training of Direct Care Workers and other team members on the content of each individual’s plan as well as health and safety needs.
• Maintains accurate and up to date case notes for each individual on their caseload.
• Coordinates and participates in any emergency psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Functions as a “point person” for the Incident Management Process by following the procedures listed in the DGV Incident Management Policy and IM Bulletin.
• Assist with preparation for waiver submissions.
• Provides informal counseling to individuals as needed.
• Participates in Administrator On-Call (AOC) rotation.
• Participates in the Certified Investigators training and becomes certified within a year (as training availability permits).

• Will comply with the policies and procedures of Developmental Programs Division, as well as the requirements set forth by the Department of Health, Department of Public Welfare and their respective facilities.
• Will comply with the training expectations set forth by DGV, including maintaining CPR/FA certifications.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with entire Interdisciplinary team as well as families, county case managers and all other stakeholders.
• Will be responsible for other duties as directed by the Program Director and/or Administrator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field (including but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology as well as two years experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic knowledge of Access and/or ability…