Residential Program Specialist-Intellectual Disabilities CUM FT, 1st Shift (8a-4p) w/ flexibility

Skills of Central PA is currently seeking a Full Time Program Specialist to work in the Carlisle area. The shift for this position will be Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, with some flexibility required. Within the established guidelines of the Chapter 5100 and 6400 regulations the Program Specialist will coordinate training and guidance to pertinent team members which will assist the people we support to achieve their maximum potential in the areas of activities of daily living, personal care, functional activities and community participation. This will be achieved through the use of positive approaches and with respect to the rights of the people we support.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications)

• A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.

OR

• An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.

About the Benefits

Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

• Various Schedules Available to Match Your Lifestyle
• Competitive Pay (commensurate with experience)
• Work Vehicle Available While On the Job
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
• Employee Wellness Program
• Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
• Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!

Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

SPECIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES

• Ability to learn and apply concepts of Everyday Lives, Person Centered Approaches, and applicable regulations.
• Other applicable requirements in accordance with human services regulations, including but not limited to First Aid and CPR certification (within six months of hire) and other required training and annual training requirements per job category.
• Strong ethical conduct and professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize actions required to quickly resolve issues, maintain high levels of productivity, and to plan, coordinate, and lead projects.
• Strong initiative to influence events and achieve goals; self-starter; proactive.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of knowledge of essential items.
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, provide accurate information, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, develop and maintain cooperative working relationships, as well as work independently in a time sensitive environment.