Program Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401K

NADSP certifications

Career development

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes in Harmar Township is seeking a Program Specialist to oversee the safety and well‑being of individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in a residential setting, coordinating IP plans and community integration per individual goals.

The role reports to the Program Operations Director and requires supervisory experience, relevant degrees, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with 6400 regulations required.
• Master’s degree or higher plus one year working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise activities for individuals per IP and support community integration.
• Coordinate and oversee Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetings with DSPs to review needs and provide training.
• Ensure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for residential programs.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develop IP assessments, annual updates, and IP revisions under CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in IP process, team reviews, and implementation per 6400 regulations.
• Perform other duties as directed by Program Operations Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

Regulatory knowledge 6400

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours

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 Harmar 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.
• 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

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

• 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 $2,500sign‑on bonus. New employee will receive $1,250 after completion of orientation, $625 after completion of 6 months of employment and $625 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.