Program Specialist - Overseeing Group Homes for I/DD Adults

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties seeks a Program Specialist to oversee multiple group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role will work from the main office in Carlisle and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Requirements include a relevant degree with working experience in ID/autism. The position offers full-time benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, and a comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above with 1 year direct experience with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years direct ID/autism experience.
• Associate's degree or 60 credit hours with 4 years direct ID/autism experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential program(s) to ensure compliance with state regulations, Federal Waiver, HUD and Pennhurst requirements as appropriate.
• Provide supervision and direction over the assigned group homes.
• Coordinate training and maintain high standards of care for adults with I/DD.

Skills

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staff coordination

Education

Master's degree or higher (1 year ID/autism exp)

Bachelor's degree (2 years ID/autism exp)

Associate degree or 60 credits (4 years ID/autism exp)

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):

• (1) 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.
• (2) 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.
• (3) 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