Program Specialist

Passavant Memorial Homes; United (PA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages: $75,000 per year

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) Retirement Plan

Supportive Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading provider of support services in Pennsylvania is seeking a Program Specialist to ensure safety and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include managing activities in a residential setting and supervising Direct Support Professionals. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a relevant academic background. This full-time position offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with 6400 regulations essential.
• Master’s degree with 1 year experience with developmental disabilities or Bachelor's with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety and well-being of individuals in a residential setting.
• Supervise activities according to individual IP.
• Coordinate responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Minimum of two years supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

Experience with 6400 regulations

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours with four years of experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Program Specialist at Passavant Memorial Homes

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 Mt. Pleasant 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.

Apply today and find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!

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.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for the responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetings with Direct Support Professionals to review program needs/progress and provide necessary training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for all residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to established policies 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
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities
• 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
• 401(k) 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 employee hired for the Program Specialist position will receive a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. New employee will receive $2,500 after completion of orientation, $1,250 after completion of 6 months of employment and $1,250 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 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025.