Program Specialist: Community Living & Team Leadership

Passavant Memorial Homes; Harmar Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

PTO

401K Retirement Plan

Career development and NADSP certs

Dynamic and supportive work env

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes seeks a Program Specialist in Harmar to oversee safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will coordinate IP-based activities, supervise DSPs, manage attendance/payroll, and ensure compliance with 6400 regulations.

The role reports to the Program Operations Director and requires advanced education with relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with 6400 regulations required.
• Master’s degree or higher with 1 year direct experience with developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ direct experience with developmental disabilities.
• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours with 4 years’ direct experience with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise activities for individuals per their IP, including community integration.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for Direct Support Professionals.
• Hold regular meetings with Direct Support Professionals to review needs and provide training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for all residential programs.
• Ensure program adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Assess IP development, IP Annual updates, and IP revisions as required under CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in IP process, development, team reviews, and implementation per 6400 regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Operations Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

6400 regulations knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree / 60 credit hours

Job description

Passavant Memorial Homes seeks a Program Specialist in Harmar to oversee safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will coordinate IP-based activities, supervise DSPs, manage attendance/payroll, and ensure compliance with 6400 regulations.

The role reports to the Program Operations Director and requires advanced education with relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities and licensing requirements.