Disability Services Program Specialist

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in Butler, PA is seeking a Disability Services Program Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. The role follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm schedule with no evenings, weekends or holidays.

The Program Specialist will develop skills, coordinate resources, and provide supportive services to help individuals live as independently as possible. The position emphasizes health, safety, and well‑being, ensuring regular medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism OR 60 credit hours with 4 years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience.
• Must secure and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention training within three months of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals through development of skills, coordination of resources, and supportive services to promote independence.
• Coordinate medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological services per regulations and doctor recommendations.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans (IP, Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans, Desensitization Plans).
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written articulation

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

60 credit hours + 4 years exp.

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, 8:0 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.)

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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