Program Specialist - In-Home and Community Supports

Program Specialist - In-Home and Community Supports

Competitive starting rate of $21.00 - $21.63 an hour!

Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc., a human service agency supporting people with disabilities, is actively seeking an energetic, team-oriented professional to join our management team in the IDD Residential Services Division. The Program Specialist - In-Home and Community Supports empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in the community. The Program Specialist - IHCS oversees the IHCS and Companion Services program by managing day-to-day operations. Help Threshold guarantee the right to self-determination for the people we support. Make a difference, apply today.

"It's rewarding to see the individuals achieve their goals and the smiles on their faces, I just love it." - Current IHCS Specialist

General description: The Program Specialist - In-Home and Community Supports is responsible for planning, implementation and supervision of the In-Home and Community Supports, and Companion Services. The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring the programs are always operating in accordance with policies, state regulations, and within the bounds of any contract agreements. The Program Specialist monitors and maintains the required notes and visit documentation in the Electronic Health Record System as well any electronic visit verification systems. The Program Specialist manages and evaluates the program's progress, supervises all staff, and ensures the program complies with regulations. The Program Specialist is responsible for managing financial stability of the program and meeting budget requirements. The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring the program is fully staffed in accord with any regulation or operating instructions.

The hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, flexible, with on-call responsibilities. These are great work hours with paid holidays off starting day one of employment!!

Full-time staff are eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision, paid vacation and sick days, as well as tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Plan.

Threshold provides comprehensive paid training for all employees.

EOE M/F/V/D

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Special education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation. (Original document is required).
• At least two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Two years managerial/supervisory experience.
• Computer knowledge is a must.
• Valid PA Driver's License.
• Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen.
• PA Criminal History Clearance.
• PA Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).