I/DD Lifesharing Specialist

KenCrest; Center Square (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KenCrest seeks a Lifesharing Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Southeastern PA in a Life Sharing arrangement. You will coordinate medical appointments, attend monthly family meetings, and provide financial oversight while advocating for residents within PA Chapter 6500 guidelines.

The role involves documentation and care plan implementation, with On Call rotation and a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience with individuals with I/DD.
• Valid driver’s license and clean background checks.
• Experience with PA Chapter 6500/state regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support individuals with I/DD in Life Sharing arrangements.
• Manage medical appointments and attend monthly Life Sharing meetings.
• Provide financial oversight and personal advocacy.
• Complete documentation and implement care plans in compliance with PA Chapter 6500 and program regulations.

Skills

Experience with I/DD individuals

Person-centered planning experience

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

I/DD Lifesharing SpecialistMonday – Friday, standard business hours (with On Call rotation)Hybrid remote / mobile / in office positionKenCrest is seeking a Lifesharing Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in various counties throughout Southeastern PA (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia)As a Lifesharing Specialist, you will be responsible for the oversight and support of I/DD individuals in a family-style Life Sharing arrangement. This is done by providing an array of support to the individual by managing and attending medical appointments, facilitating monthly meetings with the Life Sharing family, providing financial oversight, personal advocacy, documentation and care plan implementation in compliance with State (PA Chapter 6500) and Program regulations, and much more!Offering a competitive salary, great benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth!Qualifications:· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (or related field)· Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with I/DD· Experience working with families and person-centered planning, preferred· Experience working with State (PA Chapter 6500) and Program regulations, preferred· Valid Driver's License· Clear criminal record and other background checks in accordance with state requirementsIND123Annual