Program Specialist

Community Options Job Board; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Woodbury, NJ is seeking a Program Specialist to work in a community-based residential setting, teaching individuals with developmental disabilities the skills needed for independence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, strong communication, leadership, and crisis-management abilities. Responsibilities include staff evaluations, budget monitoring, scheduling, trainings, documentation, and collaboration with IDT and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with one year of related experience; OR High School Diploma or GED with three years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete staff evaluations including but not limited to 90-day and annual reviews
• Monitor and maintain residential budgets
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Monitor and schedule required staff trainings, seminars, and conferences
• Monitor fiscal, medical, personal, and IHP documentation to ensure accuracy
• Prepare progress reports for individuals’ immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Crisis management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cumberland
502 Salem Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096, USA

Cumberland
502 Salem Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096, USA

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Program Specialist in Woodbury, NJ . The Program Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This person must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete staff evaluations including but not limited to 90-day and annual reviews
• Monitor and maintain residential budgets
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Monitor and schedule required staff trainings, seminars, and conferences
• Monitor fiscal, medical, personal, and IHP documentation to ensure accuracy
• Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
• Monitor and schedule house and vehicle maintenance
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring of consumer’s finances
• Monitor and report the health and medical needs of individuals
• Build a support network between individuals and community members
• Prepare progress reports for individuals’ immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
• Ensure consistent service delivery that connects work, home, and recreational needs
• Serve as an active member of an individuals’ Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
• Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status, progress, and concerns
• May perform the duties of direct support professionals as necessary, in accordance with current staffing needs
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Bachelor’s Degree with one year of related experience; OR High School Diploma or GED with three years of related experience
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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