Program Specialist

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Generous PTO package

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services in Coraopolis is looking for a full-time Program Specialist. This role involves managing the safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities and coordinating community activities based on individualized plans. Qualified candidates will have supervisory experience and relevant educational credentials.

The position offers competitive compensation at $75,000 per year, comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, and career development opportunities. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee safety and well-being of individuals in a residential setting.
• Coordinate activities and community integration per individual’s plan.
• Supervise Direct Support Professionals and maintain program adherence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of 6400 regulations

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Associate’s degree with required experience

Job description

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!*

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.

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.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for the responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetings with Direct Support Professionals to review program needs and progress and provide necessary training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for all residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to established policies 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 year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, from an accredited college or university and four 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 employee hired for the Program Specialist position will receive a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. New employee will receive $2,500 after completion of orientation, $1,250 after completion of 6 months of employment and $1,250 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 January 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026.