Program Specialist

The Program Specialist is an experienced professional in the field of developmental disabilities who holds a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a social services discipline. The Program Specialist coordinates services, communicates service needs, and documents services provided to a caseload of adults with disabilities who live in one of our residential care homes or who receive services in their own homes throughout Montgomery and Bucks Counties.

This professional is responsible for ensuring that each individual is served in accordance with their Individual Service Plan and that all services are delivered according to agency and regulatory guidelines. As the lead in an interdisciplinary team, the Program Specialist will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and maintain a working knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

Bachelor’s Degree. Degree in a social services discipline preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to effectively communicate qualitative and quantitative data to various stakeholders
• Proficient interpersonal relationship skills
• Auditory and visual skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clear three-year driving record

• Ability to perform the physical duties required of a Direct Care Worker
• Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs, and torso in providing various care
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including transferring of client
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required

Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:

• Computer (must be proficient in email and Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Time Clock System
• Care Tracker
• Vehicles
• Mechanical lifts
• Adjustable chairs/beds, wheelchairs
• Various other equipment and supplies
• Is responsible for being well versed in the functions of a Program Specialist as defined by regulation and for completing these functions for their assigned caseload.
• Responsible for the coordination of services to individuals in their caseload, including but not limited to:
  • Developing and implementing services for each individual according to their ISP and that are age appropriate, focused on acquiring or maintaining functional skills, and which provide opportunities for community participation.
  • Reviewing outcomes or goals and making recommendations for changes.
  • Training Residential Instructors on the implementation of outcomes and goals, as well as the health and safety needs of individuals.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of Annual Functional Assessments for each individual in their caseload.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements for communicating the results of the initial assessment and any revisions to the individual and the team.
• Attends meetings for and participates in the development of the ISP/IPP, Annual updates, and revisions for individuals in their caseload.
• Responsible for the review, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the ISP/IPP for individuals in their caseload and for communicating discrepancies to the Supports Coordinator and team.
• Responsible for reviewing participation and authoring monthly progress and quarterly reviews for individuals in their caseload and for reporting changes in need to the Supports Coordinator.
• Responsible for reviewing…