Program Specialist - Residential Support & Advocacy

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

DailyPay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist in Carnegie, PA to provide person-centered residential supports and coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You’ll maintain a caseload, complete assessments, ISP participation, and work with families, supports coordinators, and community providers to ensure quality services. This full-time role offers a $56,000 annual salary plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid training, DailyPay, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or 60 credit hours) and four (4) years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of individuals receiving residential services and ensure person-centered supports are effectively implemented.
• Complete assessments, quarterly reports, annual reviews, outcomes documentation, and other required records to support quality services and regulatory compliance.
• Attend ISP meetings, develop annual outcomes and support plans, and advocate for the needs and goals of individuals served.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals, families, Supports Coordinators, community providers, and agency staff while coordinating services and resources.
• Monitor residential programs, ensure compliance with agency and state standards, participate in quality assurance activities, and support positive outcomes through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist in Carnegie, PA to provide person-centered residential supports and coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

You’ll maintain a caseload, complete assessments, ISP participation, and work with families, supports coordinators, and community providers to ensure quality services. This full-time role offers a $56,000 annual salary plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid training, DailyPay, and a comprehensive