Program Specialist - IDD Community Home Services

Community-Services-Group-; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Leave

Training & Career Development

401K with employer match

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate assessments and develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for adults with IDD in our community home services. The role focuses on promoting independence across daily living, communication, and adaptive skills, in collaboration with a team of professionals.

Responsibilities include training staff, leading team meetings, and ensuring plan progress is documented, with opportunities for professional growth and a two-week

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with 1+ year IDD experience or
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years IDD experience; or
• Associate degree with 4 years IDD experience.

Responsibilities

• Train employees including new-hire onboarding and orientation.
• Coordinate initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.
• Develop, review and implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Collaborate with behavior specialists and therapists for plan progress.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and document outcomes.
• Create educational materials and support staff with Person-Centered Planning.
• Report incidents per policy and manage incident documentation.

Skills

Coordination

Team leadership

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree + 4 years relevant experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.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; ORA bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with IDD; ORAn 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 LeaveExtensive Paid TrainingCareer Development OpportunitiesFlexible Pay Options through myFlexPayFamily Medical and Parental LeaveFlexible spending accounts for medical & dependent careTraditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life InsuranceWellness OpportunitiesTuition AssistanceMentor/Mentee OpportunitiesHealth 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.