Intellectual Disability - Program Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne 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 advancement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Program Specialist to lead and support teams serving individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. The role involves coordinating assessments, developing plans, and delivering education and skill development for individuals and staff.

Qualifications include a relevant degree with experience, or a license, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to employees and individuals served within assigned programs
• Coordinate, develop, and implement individual assessments and Individual Support Plans
• Educate and develop skills for individuals and the support team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Assessment planning

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience

Master’s degree + 1 year relevant experience

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Web-based systems

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. 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 years’ experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism
• Master’s degree or higher and one 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.