PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Program SpecialistBe the reason someone has a better day. Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available | Immediate OpeningsLooking for more than just a job? At Supportive Concepts for Families, we're not just hiring employees, we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.For more than 25 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.We provide residential and community-based services that help individuals achieve their goals while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our employees make a lasting impact by helping the people we support build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in their communities.At Supportive Concepts for Families, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Outstanding BenefitsDailyPay – access your earned wages before paydayMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramsEmployee Referral BonusesPaid Training & Career GrowthEarn while you learnComprehensive paid training programCareer advancement opportunities throughout the organizationLeadership development and professional growthMeaningful Work That MattersBuild relationships that change livesHelp individuals achieve personal goalsSupport independence and self-confidenceMake a positive impact every dayBe part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving othersWhat You'll DoThe Program Specialist will:Function with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism within the guidelines established by this organizationPromote the well-being of the human aspect of this organization and report any concerns to the Executive DirectorFunction with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, supervisors, and consumers of this organizationBe an advocate for all of the policies and protocols of the organization. Every day brings new opportunities to help someone learn, grow, and succeed.Maintain a caseload of no more than 30 individualsComplete quarterly reports, annual assessments, outcomes, SNAP assessments, personal inventories, consumer demographic sheets and required paperwork for the 6400 regulations and PA 51 regulations for all individuals on caseloadAttend monthly Waiver monitoring meetings and complete follow up actions for Waiver monitoring issue formsProvide needed documents to the Supports Coordinator, for individual's meetings as well as attend meetings with other team membersFunction as the initial point of contact for Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, and Government agenciesVisit all homes on the caseload a minimum of once per month. More visits will be necessary if individuals are in crisis, new to programming, or have increased training needsParticipate in monthly Team meetings for assigned team and homesAttend all ISP meetings, complete annual outcomes/procedures and all needed paperwork and submit to the Supports CoordinatorEnsure the resident's home is a safe, functional living space to meet individual needsEnsure consumer participation in day programmingParticipate in medical appointments (especially psychiatric or hospital discharge) as needed to ensure additional services are requested if needed and that information is relayed appropriatelyOn call responsibilities as assignedEnsure training/completion of Getting to Know Me sheets for all residents with all employees, as well as annual outcomesCreate, monitor, and update house books for all individuals on caseloadServe as the plan lead if requiredCoordinate and participate in all evaluations including, PT, OT, speech, sensory, and any other required supportWork in conjunction with Referral Team on coordination with pending placements, as well as with the families and present provider of these individualsCoordinate and participate in all evaluations concerning wheelchairs, medical and adaptive equipmentParticipate in outside reviews i.e. SIS assessments, quality assurance visits, and other visits as scheduledReview all ISP'S for individuals on case load and ensure that the Assistant Program Coordinator administers competency tests to all employees on new plansNotify appropriate Supports Coordination entity of errors or inconsistencies in ISP hours or needs and coordinate with Central SchedulingMonitor and ensure completion of initial program training and annual training for employeesAttend staff meetings and training sessions as requiredReview on call notes and incidents submittedEnsure completion of annual consumer inventory by the Assistant Program Coordinator. Ensure updates are completed as large purchases or disposals are completedPrepare and maintain all required licensing files throughout the year for each resident in preparation for annual licensing and follow up with Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Coordinator for needed itemsCoordinate completion of Quarterly Licensing Inspection summaries as well as Licensing Inspection InstrumentsReview monthly reports for each individual and communicate feedback to Assistant Program CoordinatorTrain Assistant Program Coordinators on monthly report writing, outcomes, and data collection on an ongoing basisRole modeling for all Residential Specialists, Assistant Program Coordinators, and Program Coordinators in all outcomes, behavior plans, and on basic functional job skills in the best interests of the individualsDraft and update Behavior Support Plans as needed (if not completed by PDCS)Work in conjunction with Program Coordinators and Assistant Program Coordinators if a crisis arises in the home related to the individualsPromote residents, staff and company in a positive manner to neighbors, doctors, families and the public at largeCertifications/proficiency in trainings as required by caseloadAssist with additional duties as assigned by Program ManagementWho We're Looking ForYou may be a great fit if you are:Compassionate and caringDependable and responsiblePatient and positiveLooking for meaningful workInterested in healthcare, human services, psychology, education, nursing, social work, or caregivingReady to make a difference in the lives of othersQualificationsAssociates Degree (or 60 credit hours) and 4 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilitiesBachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilitiesExcellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skillsDetail orientedStart a career with purpose. Some jobs pay the bills. This job changes lives. If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Supportive Concepts for Families team.Apply today and become the reason someone has a better day. Supportive Concepts for Families is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce."Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"