Program Specialist

Program Specialist (Qualified Professional)BAYADA Home Health Care has an immediate opening for a Program Specialist (Qualified Professional) in our State College, PA office. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing industry, this could be the position for you!The Program Specialist will:In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, act as internal case manager and advocate for clients in the Habilitation programParticipate in Person-Centered Planning processesCollaborate with the client, family, Case Managers, Hab Techs and other teams to implement and evaluate client care needs and individual goals identified in the Person Centered/Individual Support PlanMake regular client visits, as per policy, to evaluate client progress and to monitor that client services are implemented according to the Person Centered/Individual Support Plan and the service definitionsEvaluate the progress of goals identified in the Person Centered/Individual Support PlanMaintain ongoing communication with Case Managers/Care CoordinatorsCarry out supervision of Habilitation Technicians according to policy and procedure and as mandated by state regulationParticipate in client specific orientations as directed by the Clinical ManagerQualifications:Bachelor degree is requiredMust be a Qualified Professional - minimum of 1 years of post degree experience with I/DD populationPrior supervisory experience a plusDemonstrated record of successfully taking on increased responsibilityAmbition to grow and advance beyond current positionExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsWhy you'll love BAYADA:Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 / year- depending upon qualifications and experienceBAYADA Home Health Care offers the stability and structure of a national company with the values and culture of a family-owned business.Award-winning workplace: proud to be recognized by Newsweek's Best Place to Work for Diversity, Newsweek's Best Place to Work for Women, Newsweek's Best Place to Work (overall), Newsweek's Best Place to Work for Women and Families, Glassdoor Best Places to Work, Forbes Best Places to Work for WomenWeekly payWork life balance: Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm hoursAmazing culture: we are a mission driven nonprofit organization, focused around three core values of compassion, reliability, and excellence.Strong employee values and recognition: we utilize a BAYADA Celebrates page for daily recognition, along with Hero spotlights, Key Action of the Week meetings to connect back to our mission and celebrate staff, discounts/perks and partnerships, an Awards Weekend trip, and more.Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: Join groups like our Women in Limitless Leadership Employee Resource Council, Lean In circles, Racial and Ethnic Diversity (RED) Council, Pride LGBTQIA+ Council, Military Community Network, Solutions and Accessibility for Equality (SAFE) Council, Fostering Acceptance Inspiring Trust and Harmony (F.A.I.T.H), and more.Growth opportunities: advancement opportunities, continued education opportunities, Udemy courses, webinars, and moreCheck out our blog: BAYADA Home Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance programBAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.