Program Specialist

Community Options, Inc.

King of Prussia (PA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays—Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Program Specialist in King of Prussia, PA. The role uses best practices in a community-based residential setting to help individuals with developmental disabilities acquire independence, managing crisis situations with patience and flexible scheduling.

Starting pay is $55,000 per year. Responsibilities include evaluations, budget monitoring, staff scheduling, trainings, reporting, and coordinating supports with families, IDT members and professionals.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher with 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours with 4 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Complete all state and agency required training.
Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience solving problems with multiple priorities.
Ability to establish supportive relationships 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.

Responsibilities

Complete staff evaluations including 90-day and annual reviews.
Monitor and maintain residential budgets.
Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed.
Monitor and schedule required trainings, seminars, and conferences.
Monitor documentation to ensure accuracy.
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for future planning.
Monitor house and vehicle maintenance.
Assist in finances monitoring for consumers.
Monitor health and medical needs of individuals.
Build a support network between individuals and community members.
Prepare progress reports for support groups.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership experience

Crisis management

Problem solving

Time management

Team orientation

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree or higher (1+ year in field)

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours + 4 years experience

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist in King of Prussia, 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 experience
Experience 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