IDD Program Specialist Supervisor

Socket.dev; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental and vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps is seeking a Program Specialist Supervisor/Special Education Supervisor in Butler, PA. This full-time exempt role oversees staff training, development, and quality assurance to ensure licensing and agency policy compliance.

The supervisor leads ISP and related plan developments, manages individual accounts, and represents the organization in meetings with families and counties. Strong communication and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above with 1 year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism OR
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism OR
• 60 credit hours 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 Crisis Prevention Intervention training within three months of hire
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel for business using personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Supervise Program Specialists and oversee development of ISP, Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans.
• Oversee financial management of individual accounts.
• Advocate for adults with special needs in meetings with families, counties, and Supports Coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree

60 credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Specialist Supervisor/Special Education Supervisor

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 your community, this is the right opportunity for you.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Program Specialists Supervisor is responsible for the training, development and quality assurance of Community Homes staff to ensure compliance with Community Homes licensing regulations, all other applicable local, state and federal regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.

This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of Program Specialists to oversee the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans and the financial management of individual accounts. Being an advocate for the adults with special needs or intellectual /developmental disabilities occurs during meetings with the families, counties, and Supports Coordinators.

This full-time, exempt position is based in Butler, PA and has a schedule of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism 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 vehicle in Pennsylvania and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle

Preferred:

• Two (2) years’ of Supervisory experience

GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for full-time staff; paid vacation, sick, personal appointment/emergency time, 12 paid holidays, Birthday off with pay and more.

EOE/ADA

Full-Time: 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F