Community Participation Supports (CPS) Director

Passavant Memorial Homes; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages starting at $60,000/

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

401K Retirement Plan

Career Development opportunities

NADSP certifications

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes is seeking a Community Participation Supports Director to lead the CPS program in the Pittsburgh area. The role reports to the Program Administrator and supervises Community Support Professionals and participants, ensuring compliance with IPs, MARs, and ODP guidance.

The CPS Director will coordinate schedules, oversee staff training, and maintain program records while building partnerships to expand community opportunities for participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Eligible to perform Program Specialist duties through appropriate qualifications (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400.44).
• Ability to organize tasks and function independently.
• Master’s degree or higher with one year of developmental disabilities experience, or Bachelor’s with two years, or Associate’s with four years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CPS and Supportive Employment services, including general management and adherence to policies.
• Perform program specialist duties for the CPS program.
• Participate in client team meetings, IP meetings, reviews; ensure IP accuracy and updates.
• Coordinate each participant’s daily/weekly schedule with residential managers and staff.
• Ensure staff are trained on IP, MAR, diet, and other needs; complete service notes and QPNs.
• Maintain regional petty cash funds and submit weekly ledger reports; oversee vehicles and equipment maintenance.
• Interview and hire staff; provide on-the-job training and supervision.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to increase opportunities and engagements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

Program Specialist duties

Organization skills

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree / 60 credit hours

Job description

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

We are currently looking for a Community Participation Supports (CPS) Directorto fill a full-time position in the Pittsburgh area. The CPS Director position is a full-time position under the direct supervision of the Program Administrator. The CPS Director is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the PMH CPS program for the assigned region, performing program specialist duties for the CPS program, including the supervision of Community Support Professionals (CSP) and individual participants within the program. CPS services aim to provide individuals with supports to engage in lifelong learning and find ways to move from being in the community to becoming a valued part of the community. The CPS Director will carry out all CPS services and duties in accordance with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) service description and PMH policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS DIRECTOR:

• Oversee CPS and Supportive Employment (SE) services provided to program participants, including general management, daily operations, and adherence to policies and procedures
• Perform program specialist duties for the CPS program
• Participate in client team meetings, including annual Individual Plan (IP) meetings, quarterly reviews, and additional consultation, as needed
• Ensure IP accuracy, including IP revisions, and monitor the implementation of goal and objective planning relevant to service provisions
• Coordinate each participant’s daily/weekly schedule in collaboration with residential managers and staff
• Adjust weekly schedule(s), as needed, to reflect participant cancellations, staff changes, or other day-to-day modifications, and communicate changes to relevant parties
• Ensure that staff are trained on the individual’s most updated IP, Medication Administration Record (MAR), diet, adaptive needs, and all other relevant individual needs or treatment plans
• Ensure timely Service Note completion for each individual following service provisions
• Complete timely Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN) and Quarterly Conversations to reflect a summary of client objectives, progress, preferences, and data
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments for each individual participant and update annually
• Maintain regional CPS petty cash funds and send weekly ledger reports
• Oversee vehicle and maintenance-related matters for all operating vehicles and equipment
• Interview and hire staff, following appropriate approval protocols
• Conduct on-the-job training, shadowing, and supervision for all new staff members
• Monitor and approve staff time sheets, paid time off, and sick days
• Collaborate and build relationships with community stakeholders/gatekeepers to increase program opportunities, engagements, and/or volunteer efforts
• Assure the safety and protection of individual participants
• Evaluate service delivery in accordance with IPs, treatment plans, and regulations
• Oversee PMH Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) tracking and Wellness tracking initiatives, including collecting data and communicating updates to the individual’s team
• Serve as a communication resource to individuals, staff, families, and guardians
• Obtain a thorough understanding of relevant regulations and their application to the organization
• Collaborate with management personnel to enhance individual and team progress and to achieve identified goals and objectives
• Act as agency representative, as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE OMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS DIRECTOR:

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Eligible to perform Program Specialist duties through appropriate qualifications (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400.44)
• Ability to organize tasks and function independently
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

OR

• Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, from an accredited college or university and four (4) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Competitive Wages: Starting at $60,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Passavant Memorial Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMHFOS prohibits discrimination in any employment action; in admissions, referrals, operations, or delivery of services against individuals because of their race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), genetic information, marital status, membership in volunteer emergency responder organization, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, family care responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, and retaliation for initiating a complaint of discrimination or opposing or participating in the investigation of a discriminatory practice. Visit our Compliance page for more information.

PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background, and experience of all of our employees.