Program Specialist

Passavant Memorial Homes; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

401K Retirement Plan

Career development and NADSP certs

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes, in Rochester/Coraopolis, PA, seeks a Program Specialist to lead residential programs, ensuring safety and IP-based planning. The role involves coordinating staff, managing budgets, and advancing community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You will report to the Program Operations Director from the Rochester office, with opportunities for professional development and NADSP certification support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Associate degree or 60 credit hours with 4 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience; valid driver’s license; experience with 6400 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise activities for individuals per IP and community integration.
• Coordinate and oversee Direct Support Professionals and payroll records.
• Hold regular meetings with DSPs to review program needs and provide training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to policies and CH 6400 regulations and IP processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

6400 regulations knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher + 1 year DD experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ DD experience

Associate degree / 60 credit hours + 4 years’ DD experience

Job description

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

We are currently looking for a Program Specialist to fill a full-time position in the Rochester/Coraopolis area. The Program Specialist will be responsible for management and oversight of the safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs in a residential setting and coordinating activities and community integration in accordance with each individual’s Individual Plan (IP).This position will report directly to the Program Operations Director. The position would be based out of our office in Rochester, PA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAM SPECIALIST:

• Provide and supervise activities for the individuals in accordance with their specific IP, including opportunities for community integration.
• Coordinateand provide oversight for the responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetingswith Direct Support Professionals to review program needs/progress and providenecessary training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for all residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to establishedpolicies and procedures.
• Provide the assessment for the development of the IP, the IP Annual update, and the IP revisions as required under CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in the IP process, development, team reviews, and implementation in accordance with the 6400 regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities by the Program Operations Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROGRAM SPECIALIST:

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with 6400 regulations required
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

OR

• Associate's degree, or 60 credit hours, from an accredited college or university and four (4) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Competitive Wages: $75,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Passavant Memorial Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Prospective employeehired for the Program Specialist position will receive a $7,500sign-on bonus. New employee will receive $2,500 after completion of orientation, $2,500 after completion of 6 months of employment and $2,500 after completion of 12 months of employment. Employee must stay in full-time position to receive the whole bonus amount. Sign-on bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026.