Program Specialist - Overseeing Group Homes for I/DD Adults

The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC); Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks annual leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid training program

Job summary

The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC) seeks a Program Specialist to oversee multiple group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role will work from our main office in Carlisle, directing residential programs to meet regulatory standards.

Applicants should have education and experience aligned with state requirements and direct work with individuals with ID/autism. Full-time benefits are offered alongside a starting hourly rate of $25.80.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher with 1 year direct work with individuals with ID or autism.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years direct work with individuals with ID or autism.
• Associate's degree with 4 years direct work with individuals with ID or autism.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residential program(s) and direct staff to ensure quality care.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, Federal Waiver, HUD and Pennhurst requirements.

Skills

program supervision

compliance awareness

Education

Master's degree + 1 year experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties is hiring a Program Specialist to oversee multiple group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This position will work directly out of our main office located in Carlisle.

Duties

The Program Specialist will provide supervision and direction over the residential program(s) to which he/she is assigned, ensuring compliance with state regulations, Federal Waiver, HUD and Pennhurst requirements as appropriate.

Applicants should have knowledge and experience, based on the requirements listed below, in overseeing group homes for adults with I/DD.

Background Requirements (based On State Regulations, Non Negotiable)

• A master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
• An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

Full-time benefits include: health, dental, & vision insurances, 3 weeks annual leave during the first year, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability, and an extensive paid training program.

Salary starting at $25.80 per hour.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Salary: $25.80 per hour