Aides - Program Specialist

Active Day; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Vision

401(k)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Active Day is seeking an ODP Program Specialist to support adults with intellectual disabilities by assessing needs and developing goals aligned with each ISP. You will collaborate with ISP meetings, monitor progress, and ensure services comply with state and company policies.

In this role you will maintain documentation, coordinate with Center Director and staff, and help deliver person-centered care while upholding safety standards and regulatory requirements across center operations.

Qualifications

• A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications.
• An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience with persons with disabilities.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience with persons with disabilities.
• A master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience with persons with disabilities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to maintain compliance.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Background check and state-specific requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete assessments and develop member goals
• Assess member progress with goals and objectives set forth in assessments
• Participate in the development of member ISPs, including updates/revisions
• Act as member ISP lead relating to development, annual update and revision of ISP
• Attend ISP meetings
• Report discrepancies in the ISP and changes related to member needs
• Ensure services provided are in accordance with ISP
• Document monthly participation and progress and suggest revisions as needed
• Develop and implement provider services with Center Director
• Coordinate training of teammates on health and safety needs
• Perform required documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support Center staff and members daily and communicate with support teams
• Maintain filing system and prepare case notes and reports upon request
• Attend meetings to address service concerns and new member enrollment
• Support members with personal care services and mealtime support
• Intervene in crises; maintain proficiency in client techniques and represent Active Day’s culture
• Maintain licenses and certificates; demonstrate knowledge of progressions in the field

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Active Day has a GREAT opportunity for an

ODP Program Specialist!

As an ODP Program Specialist you will be responsible for understanding our members’ dreams and helping enable their lives by developing their individual goals that are in alignment with their ISP.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Medical/Vision
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Plan

Job Summary

The Program Specialist provides initial, quarterly and annual assessments for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Program Specialist participates in member Individual Service Plan meetings (“ISP”). The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance through the admission process and ensures that all work complies with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.

Qualifications

• A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications:
• An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 yearsof work experience working directly with persons with disabilities. OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experienceworking directly with persons with disabilities. OR
• A master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of workexperience working directly with persons with disabilities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Must be extremely detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills in order to maintaincompliance.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Successful results of background check (and successful MVR results for Hamilton OH centers only)and any other state-specific requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete assessments and develops member goals
• Assess member progress with goals and objectives set forth in assessments
• Participate in the development of member ISPs, including any required updates/revisions
• Act as member “Plan” lead as applicable relating to development, annual update and revision ofthe ISP; and ISP review and revision
• Attend ISP meetings
• Report any discrepancies in the ISP and/or any changes related to the member’s needs
• Ensure services provided are in accordance with ISP
• Review, sign and date monthly documentation of member participation and progress and makerecommendations if revisions to a service or outcome are needed.
• Develop and implement provider services in partnership with Center Director, as required.
• Coordinate training of teammates in the content of health and safety needs relevant to each member.
• Perform all required documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Support all Center staff and members daily ensuring needs are met and making necessarycommunication efforts with support teams.
• Maintain a filing system; prepares case notes, reports, summaries, and documentation at therequest of the Center Director.
• Attend meetings to address service concerns, behavioral issues and new member enrollment.
• Supports members as needed with personal care services, mealtime support and other directservice needs.
• Intervene in crises; maintains proficiency in various client techniques (i.e. AEGIS or other statespecific techniques) and represents a positive behavior that supports Active Day’s culture andphilosophy.
• Maintain required licenses and/or certificates; develops and demonstrates knowledgeofprogressions in field in order to provide the most beneficial member care.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary.