Residential Programs Lead – Care & Compliance

Barber National Institute; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barber National Institute is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to support our Residential service line. You will lead coordinated supports in Community Homes, ensuring ISPs are implemented and goals are met.

The role emphasizes care coordination, regulatory compliance, documentation oversight, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote outcomes and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 1 year of experience with intellectual disabilities or autism; OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years with such individuals.
• Experience supporting person-centered planning and ISP implementation; regulatory compliance preferred.
• Medication Administration, CPR, and First Aid certifications on hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Experience using electronic documentation and incident management systems.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programmatic, health, behavioral, and social supports for assigned individuals.
• Participate in ISP development, annual reviews, assessments, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Monitor implementation of person-centered supports and alignment with goals.
• Review documentation for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare for audits, licensing inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct visits to Community Homes to monitor service quality and support implementation.
• Collaborate with Residential Supervisors, Nursing, Behavior Specialists, and Support Coordinators to ensure continuity of care.
• Support admissions, transitions, annual meetings, and discharge planning.
• Monitor health and safety concerns and escalate risks when appropriate.
• Enter and follow up on incident reports.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on documentation, ISP implementation, and supports.
• Support onboarding and ongoing staff development related to person-centered practices and compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Documentation quality

Compliance awareness

Coaching

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree / 60 credits

Job description

Barber National Institute is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to support our Residential service line. You will lead coordinated supports in Community Homes, ensuring ISPs are implemented and goals are met.

The role emphasizes care coordination, regulatory compliance, documentation oversight, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote outcomes and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.