Intellectual Disability- Program Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking a full time Program Specialist to join our team in Cumberland County. This role provides leadership and support to employees and individuals served within assigned programs, coordinating assessments and Individual Support Plans while driving education and skill development for both individuals and the support team.

The successful candidate will oversee development and implementation of ISPs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism.
• Master's degree or higher with 1 year experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism.
• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to employees and individuals served within assigned programs.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement individual assessments and ISPs.
• Educate and develop skills for individuals and the support team.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2y exp

Master's degree + 1y exp

PA Behavior Specialist License

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking a full time Program Specialist to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.

The Program Specialist provides leadership and support to employees and individuals served within assigned programs throughout Cumberland County. This includes the coordination, development, and implementation of individual assessments, Individual Support Plans, and education and skill development for individuals and the support team.

Benefits/Position Details

• Full time, non-exempt position
• $27.00 per hour
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more
• Generous paid time off program
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement

Minimum Educational Requirements: (One of the following)

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism
• Master's degree or higher and one (1) year experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism
• Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Additional Minimum Requirements

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to be able to read, 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 pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Supervisory experience is preferred

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.