IDD Program Specialist

Lifesteps Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps seeks a Disability Services Program Specialist in Kittanning, PA. This full-time role focuses on creating environments that empower individuals by coordinating resources and services to promote independence.

The Program Specialist ensures health, safety, and well-being through development and implementation of care plans, covering IP, Restrictive Procedure Plans, and related supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience with intellectual disabilities or autism.
• 60 credit hours and 4 years’ experience in the same field.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• CPI training within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals through skills development, coordination of resources, and supportive services.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being with appropriate plans for care and development.
• Split between hands-on work with individuals and administrative duties as a valued team member.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

CPI training within 3 months

Education

Bachelor's degree

60 credit hours + 4 years experience

Job description

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IDD Program Specialist

Full-time Regular Professional Kittanning, PA, Kittanning, PA, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 11502

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:

• 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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