Disability Services Program Specialist

Socket.dev; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Lifesteps is seeking a Disability Services Program Specialist in Butler, PA. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

The Program Specialist supports individuals with disabilities by coordinating services and implementing care plans to promote independence. Responsibilities include ensuring scheduled health services align with regulations and doctor recommendations, and collaborating with the team on person-centered plans while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 60 credit hours with 4 years’ experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Must secure Crisis Prevention Intervention training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement service plans to help individuals live independently.
• Coordinate medical, dental, psychiatric and psychological services.
• Maintain health, safety and well-being through approved plans (IP, Fade/Desensitization Plans).

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

60 college credits + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lifesteps is seeking a Disability Services Program Specialist.

This full-time position based in Butler, PA works a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. (No evenings, weekends or holidays)

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The Program Specialist creates an environment empowering individuals through the development of skills, coordination of resources, and supportive services to help individuals live as independently as possible. The Program Specialist ensures special needs adult individuals have regularly scheduled medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological services in accordance with regulations and doctor recommendations.

The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of persons with intellectual disabilities by assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate plans for their care and development. (i.e. Individual Plans (IP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans.)

This position is a combination of both hands-on work with individuals and administrative duties. It is not a supervisory position but is a highly respected team member.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism (Degrees in Special Education, Human Services, Social Services, Psychology and Criminology are preferred) OR


• 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university plus 4 years’ experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism.


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience


• Must secure and maintain training requirements for Crisis Prevention Intervention within three months of hire


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite


• Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums


• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time


• 12 Paid Holidays


• Short and Long-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• 403 (b) Retirement Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement and much more

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EOE/ADA

Lifesteps is a Drug-free Workplace

Full-Time: 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F