Program Specialist - Residential Supports (Sign-On Bonus)

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Generous PTO package

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Program Specialist for its Specialized Residential Program. The role oversees development, management, and delivery of program services and reports to the Director of Specialty Supports.

Requirements include a Master’s degree with 1 year experience with individuals with disabilities or a Bachelor’s with 2 years experience. Training certifications in Train the Trainer, Medication Administration, and Investigators Course are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with 1 year experience working directly with individuals with disabilities/dual diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience working directly with individuals with disabilities/dual diagnosis.
• Completion of Department of Public Welfare “Train the Trainer” program and become a certified Medication Administration trainer for staff.
• Completion of Certified Investigators Course.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responsibilities of the Teacher Counselors.
• Provide ongoing supervision as needed to the Teacher Counselors.
• Meet regularly with the Teacher Counselors to review program, training needs, and progress.
• On-call for emergencies and provide residential coverage as needed.
• Responsible for scheduling staff for assigned site.
• Assist with interviewing and training of the Teacher Counselors.
• Complete attendance/payroll records for residential staff.
• Assure budgetary compliance and fiscal accountability for the residential site.
• Ensure program compliance with agency policies, state and federal regulations, local monitoring standards, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee development and implementation of the Individual Support Program Plans.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Specialty Supports.

Skills

Direct care experience with disability

Education

Master's degree + 1 year experience with disabilities

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience with disabilities

Train the Trainer certification

Medication Administration trainer certification

Certified Investigators Course

Job description

Passavant Memorial Homes in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Program Specialist for its Specialized Residential Program. The role oversees development, management, and delivery of program services and reports to the Director of Specialty Supports.

Requirements include a Master’s degree with 1 year experience with individuals with disabilities or a Bachelor’s with 2 years experience. Training certifications in Train the Trainer, Medication Administration, and Investigators Course are expected.