Program Specialist

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401K

Career development NADSP

Dynamic workplace

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes in Greensburg, PA seeks a Program Specialist to manage safety and well‑being of individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting and coordinate activities for community integration per IPs. Reports to Program Operations Director and leads Direct Support Professionals.

The role requires supervisory experience, relevant degrees, and compliance with 6400 regulations; salaries start with a competitive package and a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with 6400 regulations required.
• Master’s degree or higher with 1 year direct experience with developmental disabilities OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years direct experience OR Associate’s degree with 4 years direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise activities for individuals in accordance with IP and community integration.
• Coordinate and oversee Direct Support Professionals responsibilities.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetings with Direct Support Professionals to review program needs and provide training.
• Ensure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develop IP assessment, IP Annual update, and IP revisions as required under CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in the IP process, development, and reviews.

Skills

Two years supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

6400 regulations experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher + 1 year direct work with developmental disabilities

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years direct work with developmental disabilities

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours + 4 years direct work with developmental disabilities

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 Greensburg 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/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 (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 $5,000sign‐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 August 31, 2026.

INDPR

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PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a no‑tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background, and experience of all of our employees.