Disability Services Program Specialist — Empower Lives

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, 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