Program Specialist

Program Specialist

When you love what you do, it's not a jobit's a calling. At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,500 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs, educational opportunities, and vital services.

The Program Specialist is the key position in the coordination of care for the individuals within the CLHS services. The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the JEVS Core principles are integrated in the supports/services chosen by the individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination in securing supports and services for the individual including: medical, therapists, financial resources, behavioral, daytime engagement activities, employment, communication, skill acquisition, socialization, recreation, etc.
• Coordinate specialized training of staff, specific to the individual's ISP program plans.
• Participate in behavioral therapy process and assure completion of ninety day medication review as appropriate. Assure implementation of behavior plans and track data collection.
• Participate in problem solving of issues and maintain open communication with the Program Director regarding all programming issues.
• Assess the individual's current level of functioning in relationship to an individual's outcomes and the individual's social and environmental supports and adapt program plan as needed.
• Maintain regular contact with the people involved in supporting the individual. This may include the supports coordinator, friends, family, neighbors, medical personnel, day programs and consultants.
• Acts as team lead in conjunction with assigned supports coordinators for each individual on caseload.

Requirements

Skills & Other Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 2 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, or an associate's degree from an accredited college and 4 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft software. Must be able to work a flexible schedule; including some evenings and weekends.

What's in it for you:

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses
• The base pay for this position ranges from is $43,000 to $45,000. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process. JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group.