Program Specialist Residential Services - Full Time - Carlisle

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Program Specialist for their group homes catering to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time role includes supervisory responsibilities and the need for specific degrees related to the field. Benefits include an extensive training program and health insurance options, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision insurance

3 weeks annual leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Extensive paid training program

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 1 year experience with I/DD required.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience with I/DD required.
• Associate's degree and 4 years experience with I/DD required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction for multiple group homes.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and federal requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of state regulations

Experience with individuals with intellectual disability

Supervisory skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

**$1,000 Sign-on bonus**

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 $24.55 per hour.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability