Intellectual Disability- Program Specialist

Keystone Human Services, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Keystone Human Services, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a full-time Intellectual Disability Program Specialist to lead and support staff and individuals served.

You will coordinate assessments and Individual Support Plans, and implement education and skill development for the team and individuals supported. The role requires a degree with relevant experience or a master’s degree with related experience, plus PA Behavior Specialist license, strong written and verbal communication, and

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 assessments, ISP plans, and education/skill development.
• Read, interpret, and apply written information; maintain documentation and communication in writing.
• Utilize MS Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based systems for daily work.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Reading and interpreting information

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience

Master’s degree with 1 year experience

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Intellectual Disability- Program Specialist### Intellectual Disability- Program SpecialistApply: Harrisburg, PA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R23994Keystone 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. 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 preferredKeystone 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.