PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a Program Specialist – Lifesharing in Pennsylvania to support individuals with IDD and Autism, promote independence, and coordinate ISP goals. You will monitor service quality and ensure regulatory compliance within Pennsylvania Chapters 6100 and 6500.
You’ll collaborate with Lifesharing Providers, DSPs, families, and community partners; deliver training and guidance; participate in on-call rotations; and maintain meticulous documentation to
Qualifications
- Master's Degree and one year of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.
- Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.
- Associate Degree and four years of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.
- High School Diploma/GED and six years of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.
Responsibilities
- Foster an environment that promotes independence, self-advocacy, choice, and person-centered planning for individuals with IDD and Autism.
- Support individuals in achieving goals and outcomes identified in their ISPs.
- Monitor service quality to ensure health, safety, and well-being of individuals served.
- Conduct assessments and complete required documentation within established timelines.
- Ensure services and supports are documented in compliance with Pennsylvania Chapters 6100 and 6500 regulations.
- Maintain organized and accurate individual records and program files.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to Lifesharing Providers and Direct Support Professionals.
- Facilitate training and educational opportunities for providers and staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with families, SCOs, AEs, ODP, and partners.
- Serve as the program's Incident Management contact and monitor incidents in EIM system.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
Whether you're advancing your career in human services or bringing years of experience supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development (RHD) has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
The Lifesharing Program supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism through person-centered services that foster independence, meaningful community participation, and lifelong growth.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by helping people achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid training programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Certification opportunities
- Leadership development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunities across multiple service lines
- Make a difference every day
- Support individuals and families
- Build meaningful relationships
- Strengthen communities
- Join a mission-driven organization
- Foster an environment that promotes independence, self-advocacy, choice, and person-centered planning for individuals with IDD and Autism.
- Support individuals in achieving goals and outcomes identified in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- Monitor service quality to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served.
- Conduct assessments and complete required documentation, including quarterlies and SEEPs, within established timelines.
- Ensure services and supports are documented in compliance with Pennsylvania Chapters 6100 and 6500 regulations.
- Maintain organized and accurate individual records and program files.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to Lifesharing Providers and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
- Facilitate training and educational opportunities for providers and staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with families, Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Administrative Entities (AEs), the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), and other community partners.
- Serve as the program's Incident Management contact, monitor incidents through the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support outside of regular business hours as needed.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- Skilled at Building Relationships and Partnerships
- Master's Degree and one (1) year of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism; or
- Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism; or
- Associate Degree and four (4) years of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism; or
- High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years of experience directly supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.
In addition, candidates must possess:
- Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania Chapters 6100 and 6500 regulations
- Understanding of person-centered practices and the Everyday Lives philosophy
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas
- Ability to maintain required clearances, certifications, and compliance standards
- Experience in Lifesharing services or residential IDD programs
- Experience facilitating training, coaching staff, or supporting provider development
- Knowledge of Incident Management procedures and EIM documentation systems
- Full-Time
- Schedule based on program and business needs
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Participation in an on-call rotation required
- Regular travel throughout Pennsylvania for home visits, provider support, and meetings
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb stairs as needed
- Ability to use computers, telephones, and standard office equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively through speaking, hearing, and visual observation
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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