Disability Services Specialist — Empower Care & Independence

Lifesteps, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. 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 will coordinate services for individuals with intellectual disabilities to promote independence while ensuring compliance with regulations. The position blends hands-on support with administrative duties. Bachelor’s or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience is required, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years' experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism (or degrees in related fields).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with 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 which legally permits operating a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment empowering individuals through development of skills, coordination of resources, and supportive services to promote independence.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of individuals by assisting in development and implementation of care plans (IP, Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans, Desensitization Plans).
• Balance hands-on work with individuals and administrative duties as a team member; this is not a supervisory role.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

60 credit hours + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lifesteps, Inc. 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 will coordinate services for individuals with intellectual disabilities to promote independence while ensuring compliance with regulations. The position blends hands-on support with administrative duties. Bachelor’s or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience is required, along with strong