Disability Services Program Specialist

Lifesteps, Inc.

Kittanning (Armstrong County)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is hiring a full-time Disability Services Program Specialist based in Kittanning, PA. This role focuses on empowering individuals with skills and coordinating services to support their independence and well-being.

Qualified candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Lifesteps offers a generous benefits package, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or 60 credit hours and 4 years experience with individuals with disabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Create empowering environments for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Ensure health, safety, and well-being of individuals in care.
Coordinate medical and supportive services as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

60 credit hours plus 4 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Lifesteps is seeking a Disability Services Program Specialist. This full-time position based in Kittanning, 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 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