Program Specialist

CSG; Lewisburg (KY); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Career Development

401K Plans

Job summary

Community Services Group (CSG) is seeking a Program Specialist for our Adult Intellectual and/or Disabilities (IDD) Services. The role focuses on completing assessments and developing, reviewing, and implementing Individual Support Plans to promote greater independence.

Reports to the Program Director and is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The Program Specialist coordinates assessments, develops ISP goals across daily living, communication, and independence, and collaborates with other

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience with individuals with IDD/autism.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience with individuals with IDD/autism.
• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours + 4 years of work experience with individuals with IDD/autism.

Responsibilities

• Provides training to employees including new employee on the job training and orientation.
• Coordinates and completes initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.
• Coordinates and develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.
• Works with behavior specialists or therapists to ensure plans are implemented and progress documented.
• Develops and ensures implementation of planned program activities.
• Leads multidisciplinary team meetings pertaining to the individual’s service plan.
• Develops educational and training materials and supports Person-Centered Planning, ISPs, Outcomes and Self-Determination.
• Reports incidents as outlined in policy.

Skills

Training delivery

Assessment coordination

ISP development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree or above + 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree or 60 credit hours + 4 years experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Summary:

The Program Specialist is responsible for the completion and coordination of the individual's assessment, for the development, review, update, and revision of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). You are responsible for the implementation of goal plans in the areas of independent functioning, physical development, communication skills, academic, adaptive behavior, community skills and daily living skills in order to promote greater independence. The Program Specialist reports directly to the Program Director.

This position is a part of our Adult Intellectual and/or Disabilities (IDD) Services.

Full-Time (40 hours per week) with Monday to Friday - 8AM to 4PM Hours. Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual's and program's needs.

Wage Information:

$25.00/hr. with increase possible based on relevant IDD experience.

Job Description:

• Provides training to employees which includes new employee on the job training and orientation.

• Coordinates and completes initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.

• Coordinates and develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.

• Works collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual's services, such as behavior specialists or therapists, to ensure plans are implemented and progress documented.

• Develops and ensures implementation of planned program activities.

• Coordinates and serves as team leader in multidisciplinary team meetings pertaining to the individual's service plan.

• Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs and provides assistance to employees related to Person-Centered Planning, ISPs, Outcomes and Self-Determination.

• Reports and enters incidents as outlined in the Incident Management Bulletin and CSG's policy on Incident Management.

Qualifications:

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

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 or 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 ; or 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.

Additional requirements include:

• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.

• Able to work flexible hours.

CSGOffers Superior Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.

• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave

• Extensive Paid Training

• Career Development Opportunities

• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay

• Family Medical and Parental Leave

• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care

• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.