Program Specialist

BARC Developmental Services; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BARC Developmental Services in Doylestown, PA, is seeking a Program Specialist to provide active leadership and advocacy in clinical supports for persons supported. You will manage an assigned caseload, develop plans, counsel workers, and ensure documentation complies with regulations.

The role emphasizes respectful communication, confidentiality, and collaboration with families and staff to enhance services and outcomes for individuals with IDD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field with 30 credit hours in Human Services required.
• At least 2 years working directly with persons with IDD,

Responsibilities

• Provide active leadership and advocacy in the provision of clinical supports for persons supported.
• Manage an assigned caseload, perform plan development and worker counseling.
• Ensure case note documentation in compliance with regulations and worker’s support plans.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect confidentiality, and communicate courteously with workers, families and staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field with 30 credit hours in Human Services required

Job description

The Program Specialist, with the leadership of the Rehabilitation Manager, is responsible to the workers supported by providing active leadership and advocacy role in the provision of clinical supports for persons supported. The Program Specialist is part of a dynamic team responsible for an assigned caseload, performs plan development, worker counseling and human services support, in compliance with regulations and case note documentation as guided by each worker’s support plan.

The satisfaction of the workers and families supported through BARC is essential. The Program Specialist is expected to assist workers, family members, staff and others with concern and empathy; respect for their confidentiality and privacy and at all times communicate in a courteous and respectful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an associate must be able to meet the requirements listed below, and show knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field with 30 credit hours in Human Services required.
• At least 2 years working directly with persons with IDD,