PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Earn while you learn

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist in Reading, PA. You will manage a caseload, coordinate with Supports Coordinators, attend ISP and waiver meetings, and ensure residents receive comprehensive services aligned with 6400 regulations and PA 51 regulations.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prepare quarterly reports, and participate in monthly team meetings to promote resident well-being and independent living goals.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (or 60 credit hours) and 4 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities
• Excellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills
• Detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of no more than 30 individuals
• Attend monthly Waiver monitoring meetings and complete follow up actions for Waiver monitoring issue forms
• Coordinate and participate in all evaluations including PT, OT, speech, sensory, and any other required support
• Visit all homes on the caseload a minimum of once per month; more visits if necessary
• Assist with licensing filings and annual licensing preparations for residents on caseload

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Associates Degree or 60 credit hours

Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years experience

Job description

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Regular Full Time Professional Reading, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 9030

Salary: $58,000.00 Annually

Be the Reason Someone Has a Better Day

Program Specialist

Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available | Immediate Openings

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Supportive Concepts for Families, we're not just hiring employees, we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

For more than 25 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

We provide residential and community-based services that help individuals achieve their goals while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our employees make a lasting impact by helping the people we support build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in their communities.

At Supportive Concepts for Families, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Earn while you learn
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Leadership development and professional growth
• Build relationships that change lives
• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Support independence and self-confidence
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

What You'll Do

The Program Specialist will:

• Function with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism within the guidelines established by this organization
• Promote the well-being of the human aspect of this organization and report any concerns to the Executive Director
• Function with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, supervisors, and consumers of this organization
• Be an advocate for all of the policies and protocols of the organization. Every day brings new opportunities to help someone learn, grow, and succeed.
• Maintain a caseload of no more than 30 individuals
• Complete quarterly reports, annual assessments, outcomes, SNAP assessments, personal inventories, consumer demographic sheets and required paperwork for the 6400 regulations and PA 51 regulations for all individuals on caseload
• Attend monthly Waiver monitoring meetings and complete follow up actions for Waiver monitoring issue forms
• Provide needed documents to the Supports Coordinator, for individual’s meetings as well as attend meetings with other team members
• Function as the initial point of contact for Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, and Government agencies
• Visit all homes on the caseload a minimum of once per month. More visits will be necessary if individuals are in crisis, new to programming, or have increased training needs
• Participate in monthly Team meetings for assigned team and homes
• Attend all ISP meetings, complete annual outcomes/procedures and all needed paperwork and submit to the Supports Coordinator
• Ensure the resident’s home is a safe, functional living space to meet individual needs
• Ensure consumer participation in day programming
• Participate in medical appointments (especially psychiatric or hospital discharge) as needed to ensure additional services are requested if needed and that information is relayed appropriately
• On call responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure training/completion of Getting to Know Me sheets for all residents with all employees, as well as annual outcomes
• Create, monitor, and update house books for all individuals on caseload
• Serve as the plan lead if required
• Coordinate and participate in all evaluations including, PT, OT, speech, sensory, and any other required support
• Work in conjunction with Referral Team on coordination with pending placements, as well as with the families and present provider of these individuals
• Coordinate and participate in all evaluations concerning wheelchairs, medical and adaptive equipment
• Participate in outside reviews i.e. SIS assessments, quality assurance visits, and other visits as scheduled
• Review all ISP’S for individuals on case load and ensure that the Assistant Program Coordinator administers competency tests to all employees on new plans
• Notify appropriate Supports Coordination entity of errors or inconsistencies in ISP hours or needs and coordinate with Central Scheduling
• Monitor and ensure completion of initial program training and annual training for employees
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
• Review on call notes and incidents submitted
• Ensure completion of annual consumer inventory by the Assistant Program Coordinator. Ensure updates are completed as large purchases or disposals are completed
• Prepare and maintain all required licensing files throughout the year for each resident in preparation for annual licensing and follow up with Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Coordinator for needed items
• Coordinate completion of Quarterly Licensing Inspection summaries as well as Licensing Inspection Instruments
• Review monthly reports for each individual and communicate feedback to Assistant Program Coordinator
• Train Assistant Program Coordinators on monthly report writing, outcomes, and data collection on an ongoing basis
• Role modeling for all Residential Specialists, Assistant Program Coordinators, and Program Coordinators in all outcomes, behavior plans, and on basic functional job skills in the best interests of the individuals
• Draft and update Behavior Support Plans as needed (if not completed by PDCS)
• Work in conjunction with Program Coordinators and Assistant Program Coordinators if a crisis arises in the home related to the individuals
• Promote residents, staff and company in a positive manner to neighbors, doctors, families and the public at large
• Certifications/proficiency in trainings as required by caseload
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by Program Management

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate and caring

Dependable and responsible

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Patient and positive

Looking for meaningful work

Interested in healthcare, human services, psychology, education, nursing, social work, or caregiving

Ready to make a difference in the lives of others

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (or 60 credit hours) and 4 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities
• Excellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills
• Detail oriented

Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Supportive Concepts for Families team.

Supportive Concepts for Families is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

About Our Organization

Supportive Concepts For Families, Inc is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.