Program Specialist - IDD Community Home Services

Community Services Group - CSG; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Extensive Paid Training

Career Development Opportunities

401K with employer match

EAP

Life Insurance

Wellness Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Flexible Pay Options

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate assessments and develop, review, and revise the Individual Support Plan (ISP) to foster independence across daily living, communication, and community skills. You will implement goal plans in collaboration with a team and report to the Program Director in our Adult IDD Community Home Services.

This full-time role offers growth through extensive training, orientation, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher with IDD experience required as listed.
• Alternate tracks with bachelor or associate degrees and IDD experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes initial and ongoing assessments.
• Develops, reviews, and ensures ISP implementation.
• Leads multidisciplinary team meetings for the service plan.
• Develops educational materials and supports staff training.
• Reports incidents per policy and maintains documentation.

Skills

Assessment coordination

ISP implementation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree + IDD exp

Bachelor’s degree + IDD exp

Associate degree + IDD exp

Job description

Summary

The Program Specialist is responsible for the completion and coordination of the individual’s assessment, for the development, review, update, and revision of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). You are responsible for the implementation of goal plans in the areas of independent functioning, physical development, communication skills, academic, adaptive behavior, community skills and daily living skills in order to promote greater independence. The Program Specialist reports directly to the Program Director.

This position is part of our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Community Home Services.

About Our IDD Community Home Services

Our IDD Community Home Services are able to support people at many different levels, including complex medical needs. Those in this program make a home and root their lives in the community. On site staff provide support and supervision, individualized to the needs and abilities of each person. At every level of care, each person is able to grow their life and pursue their goals from the comfort and safety of their home in the community. Working with those we serve, their family members and other providers, our team helps each person to identify meaningful and life fulfilling goals and supports them in taking each step towards realizing and achieving them.

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hours per week).

CSG Is Committed To Your Professional Success

CSG’s IDD Services is excited to offer a 2 week paid orientation for this position. Orientation includes the necessary foundational training needed before providing services in the programs and sets you up for a successful career at CSG. Orientation is held in-person at our Mountville office. Mileage reimbursement is provided for orientation related travel.

No matter where you start, CSG will help you navigate your own path. We have opportunities to learn new skills, advance in your career and help promote the growth of others. CSG provides opportunities for skill development, career advancement opportunities, and mentorship, empowering team members to chart their own unique path to success.

Wage Information

Base Rate $25.00/hr. with increase possible based on relevant IDD experience.

Job Description

• Provides training to employees which includes new employee on the job training and orientation.
• Coordinates and completes initial and on-going assessments of individuals.
• Coordinates and develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual’s services, such as behavior specialists or therapists, to ensure plans are implemented and progress documented.
• Develops and ensures implementation of planned program activities.
• Coordinates and serves as team leader in multidisciplinary team meetings pertaining to the individual’s service plan.
• Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs and provides assistance to employees related to Person-Centered Planning, ISPs, Outcomes and Self-Determination.
• Reports and enters incidents as outlined in the Incident Management Bulletin and CSG’s policy on Incident Management.

Qualifications

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with persons with IDD; OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with IDD; OR
• An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with IDD.

Additional Requirements Include

• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Able to work flexible hours.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.