Program Specialist

Community Options, Inc.

Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays including birthday

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Feasterville-Trevose, PA is seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist. This role uses best practices and technology in a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Starting pay is $55,000 per year. Requirements include a master’s degree or higher with 1 year of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s with 2 years, plus a valid driver’s license and demonstrated leadership and communication

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher with 1+ year direct experience with individuals with intellectual disability or autism
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years direct experience with individuals with intellectual disability or autism
Associate degree with 4+ years direct experience with individuals with intellectual disability or autism
Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
State-required training completed per guidelines
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving across multiple priorities
Ability to establish a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Excellent verbal and written communication and time-management skills

Responsibilities

Complete staff evaluations (e.g., 90-day and annual reviews)
Monitor and maintain residential budgets
Manage staff schedules and staffing levels
Coordinate trainings, seminars, and conferences
Maintain and review documentation for financial, medical, personal, and IHP records
Participate in Circle of Support and IDT meetings
Assist in house and vehicle maintenance
Support consumer finances and reporting requirements
Monitor health and medical needs of individuals
Build community connections and supports
Prepare progress reports for clients, families, and team members
Ensure consistent service delivery across work, home, and recreation
May perform direct-support duties as needed
Cooperate with licensing and oversight inquiries
Take on additional tasks as assigned

Skills

Master’s degree+

1+ year exp

Bachelor’s +2 years

Associate degree +4 years

Driver’s license

State training

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Relationship building

Judgment under pressure

Verbal communication

Time management

Team orientation

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree / 60 credits

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist in Feasterville-Trevose, PA. The Program Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This person must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual with developmental disabilities.

Starting pay is $55,000/per year

Responsibilities

Complete staff evaluations including but not limited to 90-day and annual reviews
Monitor and maintain residential budgets
Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
Monitor and schedule required staff trainings, seminars, and conferences
Monitor fiscal, medical, personal, and IHP documentation to ensure accuracy
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
Monitor and schedule house and vehicle maintenance
Assist in maintaining and monitoring of consumer’s finances
Monitor and report the health and medical needs of individuals
Build a support network between individuals and community members
Prepare progress reports for individuals’ immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
Ensure consistent service delivery that connects work, home, and recreational needs
Serve as an active member of an individuals’ Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status, progress, and concerns
May perform the duties of direct support professionals as necessary, in accordance with current staffing needs
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experienceExperience with problem solving against multiple priorities
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills

Why Community Options?