Program Specialist

Program SpecialistAre you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.We are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team in Delaware County.Earn: $28/Hour + Benefits & Mileage ReimbursementHours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pmThe Program Specialist plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific client care within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Program Manager this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role may manage a caseload.Job Functions of the Program Specialist role :Overall coordination of individual care and servicesFacilitates team meetings as neededCoordinates healthcare and medication oversightIs the point person and liaison with family and stakeholder contactsResponsible for service plan development and implementationWorks with internal and external parties to ensure unit authorizations in the ISPAggregates data for quarterly reports and shares data with applicable partiesHRST (PA requirement) development and coordinationCompletes and coordinates annual consentsSupports the coordination of Medicaid renewals and redeterminationsCoordinates and facilitates Human Rights Meetings (NJ) or the equivalent in other statesCompletes the coordination the annual assessmentsWorks with business authorization and processes department on individual admissions, transfers, and dischargesCompiles individual specific data such as medical history, units of service, rates, staffing needs, etc. for all initial/annual pre-ISP assessmentsMeets with Supports Coordinators (SC)/Case Manager to transfer ISP dataCollaborates with Behavior Specialist regarding Behavior Support Plan; submits to Peer Review; works with management regarding response and plan of action; monitors adherence to planServes as a resource for Program Manager in determining activities in immediate neighborhoods in which Individuals can participate to foster inclusionParticipates in the development of Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)Analyzes daily, weekly, monthly, progress notes and data collection tools to verify adherence to ISP; determines any changes needed or inconsistencies in services provided; and initiates changes as appropriateEnsures Peer Review recommendations are implemented by Manager regarding Consumer Behavior PlansInitiates Consumer burial reserve account; works with Fiscal Department to manage accounts to include Special Needs TrustsConducts audits to ensure compliance with licensing regulationsCollaborates with Nursing to address Consumer healthcare issues, prescribed medications, discharge instructions, Consumer-specific adaptive equipment needs, and delivery of Individual -specific trainingProvides follow-up regarding medical appointments, cancelled appointments, transportation, and medical refills, etc.Complies with Incident management policy and procedures to include any necessary follow-upBenefitsMerakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.About MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or 60 credit hours in place of education3-5 total years of experience1-3 total Supervisory/Managerial experienceNADD Certification required within 1 year of hireCertified Technology Assessor PreferredHRST Reviewer completion within 1 year of hire