Program Specialist - Community Homes

Program Specialist- Community HomesNew Competitive Starting Rate of $47,500 -$50,000 Annually. Please note, this is an hourly rate of $22.84 - $24.04 per hour, and there may be opportunities for overtime!Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc., a human service agency supporting people with disabilities, is actively seeking energetic, team-oriented professionals to join our management team in our IDD Residential Services Division.Responsibilities include:Supervision of direct support employees.Document staff supervision as required.Ensure complete and accurate data regarding clients is updated in EHR System.Assist with intake interviews and complete necessary paperwork.Maintain and monitor all client documentation to ensure accuracy.Ensure adherence to operational policies and procedures.Complete Day 1 orientation and paperwork for all admissions to the program.Assist individuals in accessing and utilizing community resources, accessing medical and financial resources.Develop service plans and reviews.Assist with community integration.Help establish and maintain a therapeutic environment.Communicate and enforce state regulations, agency contracts, directives, and contract expectations.Monitor each residence to ensure that all assigned programs are managed within full compliance with state regulations and agency contracts.Serve as a liaison with families and other provider agencies as assigned.Complete weekly attendance and monthly reports.Provide effective team leadership.Schedule staff to ensure assigned programs are covered.Ensure the facility meets physical site standards and ensure need repairs are completed.Complete all incident/accident reports in compliance with state regulations, agency contracts, and directives of the Director or Assistant Director of IDD Residential Services.Comply with Threshold's confidentiality policy specifically regarding access to individual's personal health information.Perform other related duties as assigned.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/DRequirements:A bachelor's degree in a special education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, or Therapeutic Recreation. (Original document is required).At least two years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities.Two years managerial/supervisory experience, preferred.Computer knowledge is a must.Valid PA Driver's License.PA Motor Vehicle Record Check.Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver.Pre-employment Drug Screen.Pre-employment Physical Exam.Pre-employment TB (Mantoux) Test or Chest X-Ray (if applicable).PA Criminal History Clearance.FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).