Program Specialist - Residential Services & IP Coordination

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance (comprehensive)

Generous PTO

401K retirement plan

Career development opportunities

NADSP certifications

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes is seeking a Program Specialist in the Mount Pleasant area to manage the safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental/behavioral health needs in a residential setting. You will coordinate IP-based activities and community integration, reporting to the Program Operations Director.

Key duties include supervising Direct Support Professionals, handling attendance/payroll, leading trainings, ensuring budget compliance, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with 6400 regulations required.
• Master’s or higher degree plus direct experience with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise activities for individuals in accordance with IP.
• Coordinate and oversee Direct Support Professionals.
• Complete attendance and payroll records for DSPs.
• Hold regular DSP meetings to review program needs and provide training.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for residential programs.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Assess IP development, IP annual updates, and IP revisions per CH. 6400.181(a).
• Participate in IP process, development, and implementation per 6400 regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Operations Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

6400 regulations experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher + 1 year disability experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years disability experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years disability experience

Job description

Passavant Memorial Homes is seeking a Program Specialist in the Mount Pleasant area to manage the safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental/behavioral health needs in a residential setting. You will coordinate IP-based activities and community integration, reporting to the Program Operations Director.

Key duties include supervising Direct Support Professionals, handling attendance/payroll, leading trainings, ensuring budget compliance, and