Intellectual Disability - Advanced Program Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Town of Northumberland (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking a full-time Advanced Program Specialist to lead and supervise the program team supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will coordinate assessments and assist in developing individualized support plans while guiding skill-building initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teams, helping staff implement strategies, and ensuring regulatory-compliant documentation and audits. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Develop and oversee assessments for each individual
• Create and monitor Individual Support Plans
• Educate staff and monitor implementation of strategies
• Support teams during behavioral incidents and hospitalizations
• Conduct effective team meetings and investigations
• Ensure consistency and regulatory compliance of all clinical documents
• Assist with licensing audits and required documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulatory standards
• Complete financial reconciliations and monitor program expenditures
• Prepare program reports and statistical data
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with supervisors and peers
• Seek and participate in professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and update comprehensive assessments for each individual
• Collaborate with teams to create and monitor Individual Support Plans
• Educate staff and monitor implementation of support strategies
• Support teams during behavioral incidents, psychiatric hospitalizations, and skill training
• Conduct effective team meetings and serve as point person for investigations
• Ensure consistency and regulatory compliance of all clinical documents
• Assist with licensing audits and required documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulatory standards
• Complete financial reconciliations and monitor program expenditures
• Prepare program reports and statistical data
• Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with supervisors, peers, and other employees
• Seek and participate in professional development opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience in ID/autism

Master’s degree + 1 year ID/autism experience

PA Behavior Specialist License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Keystone Human Services is seeking a full-time Advanced Program Specialist to join our team in supporting adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. As an Advanced Program Specialist, you will provide leadership and supervision to the program team, coordinate and implement assessments, assist in the development of individualized support plans, and guide skill building initiatives for the individuals we serve.

Advanced Program Specialists earn $26.50 per hour and have access to a competitive benefits package. Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee, and update comprehensive assessments for each individual

• Collaborate with teams to create and monitor Individual Support Plans

• Educate staff and monitor implementation of support strategies

• Support teams during behavioral incidents, psychiatric hospitalizations, and skill training

• Conduct effective team meetings and serve as point person for investigations

• Ensure consistency and regulatory compliance of all clinical documents

• Assist with licensing audits and required documentation

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory standards

• Complete financial reconciliations and monitor program expenditures

• Prepare program reports and statistical data

• Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with supervisors, peers, and other employees

• Seek and participate in professional development opportunities

Educational Qualifications (One of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism

• Master’s degree and one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism

• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and apply written information

• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web-based systems

• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle

• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.