Program Specialist

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Summary:

The Program Specialist is responsible for the completion and coordination of the individual’s assessment, for the development, review, update, and revision of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). You are responsible for the implementation of goal plans in the areas of independent functioning, physical development, communication skills, academic, adaptive behavior, community skills and daily living skills in order to promote greater independence. The Program Specialist reports directly to the Program Director.

This position is part of our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Community Home Services.

Our IDD Community Home Services are able to support people at many different levels, including complex medical needs. Individuals in this program make a home and root their lives in the community. On site staff provide support and supervision, individualized to the needs and abilities of each person. At every level of care, each person is able to grow their life and pursue their goals from the comfort and safety of their home in the community. Working with those we serve, their family members and other providers, our team helps each person to identify meaningful and life fulfilling goals and supports them in taking each step towards realizing and achieving them.

Schedule: Full-time day hours Monday through Friday with flexibility required to meet program needs. On-call required.

Wage Information:

Base Rate $25.00/hr. with increase possible based on relevant IDD experience.

Job Description:

• Provides training to employees which includes new employee on the job training and orientation.

• Coordinates and completes initial and on-going assessments of individuals.

• Coordinates and develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.

• Works collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual’s services, such as behavior specialists or therapists, to ensure plans are implemented and progress documented.  

• Develops and ensures implementation of planned program activities.

• Coordinates and serves as team leader in multidisciplinary team meetings pertaining to the individual’s service plan.  

• Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs and provides assistance to employees related to Person-Centered Planning, ISPs, Outcomes and Self-Determination.

• Reports and enters incidents as outlined in the Incident Management Bulletin and CSG’s policy on Incident Management.  

Qualifications:

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

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 or 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 ; or 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 .

Additional requirements include: 

• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.

• Able to work flexible hours.

Physical requirements of this position include the ability to see well enough to do things like drive and read, hear well enough to be able to communicate with others, and be able to hear things like a smoke alarm and phone ringing, as well as be able to ambulate throughout locations including climbing stairs, stooping and kneeling as needed. Must have finger and manual dexterity to make accurate, coordinated movements of fingers, arms, hands to grasp, move or carry objects, be able to bend and reach.  Support the weight of an individual according to their needs, and use adaptive equipment when lifting and moving individuals according to their needs.  Wear personal protective equipment as required.

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities can be found in the policy: Job Profiles E.1.b.2 - CW, HR

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.

• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave

• Extensive Paid Training

• Career Development Opportunities

• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay

• Family Medical and Parental Leave

• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care

• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

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