Program Specialist: Disability Services & Community Impact

Community Options, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Allentown, PA seeks a Full-Time Program Specialist to use best practices and technology within residential settings to teach individuals with developmental disabilities the skills for independence.

The role requires patience, crisis response, and flexible scheduling in a dynamic environment. Starting pay is $55,000 per year, with responsibilities spanning staff evaluations, budget monitoring, scheduling, trainings, documentation, and cross-disciplinary planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with 1 year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience
• Associate degree (60 credit hours) with 4 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Complete state and agency required trainings
• Team-oriented with leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Complete staff evaluations including 90-day and annual reviews
• Monitor and maintain residential budgets
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Monitor and schedule required trainings, seminars, and conferences
• Monitor documentation to ensure accuracy
• Prepare progress reports for support teams and guardians
• Participate in IDT meetings and IHP development
• Submit monthly reports on operations and concerns
• May perform duties of direct support professionals as needed
• Cooperate with licensee and department staff during inspections

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Time management

Crisis response

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree / 60 credit hours

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Allentown, PA seeks a Full-Time Program Specialist to use best practices and technology within residential settings to teach individuals with developmental disabilities the skills for independence.

The role requires patience, crisis response, and flexible scheduling in a dynamic environment. Starting pay is $55,000 per year, with responsibilities spanning staff evaluations, budget monitoring, scheduling, trainings, documentation, and cross-disciplinary planning.