IDD Program Specialist: Team Lead & Person-Centered Plans

Community-Services-Group-; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate assessments and develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on independence across daily living, communication, academic, and community skills, reporting to the Program Director.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
• An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism

Responsibilities

• Provides training to employees which includes new employee on the job training and orientation
• Coordinates and completes initial and on-going assessments of individuals
• Coordinates and develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans
• Works collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual’s services, such as behavior specialists or therapists, to ensure plans are implemented and progress documented
• Develops and ensures implementation of planned program activities
• Coordinates and serves as team leader in multidisciplinary team meetings pertaining to the individual’s service plan
• Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs and provides assistance to employees related to Person-Centered Planning, ISPs, Outcomes and Self-Determination
• Reports and enters incidents as outlined in the Incident Management Bulletin and CSG’s policy on Incident Management

Education

Master's degree or above

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree / 60 credits

Job description

Community Services Group is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate assessments and develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on independence across daily living, communication, academic, and community skills, reporting to the Program Director.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, with flexible hours as needed.