Program Specialist

Passavant Memorial Homes, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO (paid time off)

401K retirement plan

Career development

NADSP certifications

Descripción de la vacante

Passavant Memorial Homes is seeking a Program Specialist in the Pittsburgh area to oversee safety and well-being in residential settings and coordinate IP-driven activities with community integration.

The role reports to the Program Operations Director and requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Formación

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with one year experience in developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience in developmental disabilities
• Associate’s degree (60 credit hours) with four years’ experience in developmental disabilities

Responsabilidades

• Provide and supervise activities for individuals per IP and promote 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 progress and provide training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develop IP assessments, IP Annual updates, and IP revisions under CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in IP process, development, and implementation per 6400 regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Operations Director.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

6400 regulations

Master’s degree +1 year experience

Educación

Master’s degree with related experience

Bachelor’s degree with experience

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours

Descripción del empleo

$2,500 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 Pittsburgh 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

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 $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 November 30, 2026.

PMHFOS prohibits discrimination in any employment action; in admissions, referrals, operations, or delivery of services against individuals because of their race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), genetic information, marital status, membership in volunteer emergency responder organization, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, family care responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, and retaliation for initiating a complaint of discrimination or opposing or participating in the investigation of a discriminatory practice. Visit our Compliance page for more information.

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.