Program Specialist (Supported Living)

Community Options, Inc.

Shamokin (Northumberland County)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist in Northumberland, PA. The role uses best practices and technology in a residential setting to help individuals with developmental disabilities gain independence.

The position requires flexibility, crisis composure, and strong communication. Starting pay is $54,000 per year, with opportunity for growth and ongoing training within a supportive, non-profit environment.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher with 1 year of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience.
Associate degree with 4 years related experience.
Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Complete all state and agency required trainings.
Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and crisis situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

Complete staff evaluations including 90-day and annual reviews.
Monitor and maintain residential budgets.
Manage staff schedules and staffing levels.
Schedule trainings, seminars, and conferences.
Monitor fiscal, medical, personal, and IHP documentation.
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for future planning.
Monitor house and vehicle maintenance.
Assist in consumer finances monitoring.
Monitor health and medical needs of individuals.
Build a support network between individuals and community.
Prepare progress reports for support groups and professionals.
Ensure consistent service delivery linking work, home, recreation.
Serve on IDT and contribute to Individual Habilitation Plan.
Submit monthly reports on status, progress, concerns.
May perform duties of direct support professionals as needed.
Cooperate with licensee and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Crisis response

Education

Master's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree / 60 credits

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Full-Time Program Specialist in Northumberland, PA. The Program Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This person must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual with developmental disabilities.

Starting pay is $54,000/per year

Responsibilities

Complete staff evaluations including but not limited to 90-day and annual reviews
Monitor and maintain residential budgets
Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
Monitor and schedule required staff trainings, seminars, and conferences
Monitor fiscal, medical, personal, and IHP documentation to ensure accuracy
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
Monitor and schedule house and vehicle maintenance
Assist in maintaining and monitoring of consumer's finances
Monitor and report the health and medical needs of individuals
Build a support network between individuals and community members
Prepare progress reports for individuals' immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
Ensure consistent service delivery that connects work, home, and recreational needs
Serve as an active member of an individuals' Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status, progress, and concerns
May perform the duties of direct support professionals as necessary, in accordance with current staffing needs
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

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.
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.
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
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills