Program Specialist

**Vaccination Required**

Full Time

Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm

BRIEF OUTLINE OF DUTIES:

1. Ensures compliance of all applicable regulations.
2. Ensures waiver compliance.
3. Ensures accurate and timely records in assigned participants charts and all internal documentation.
4. Revise the daily schedule as needed to ensure all CPS participants have adequate staffing as per documented in their Individual Service Plan.
5. Provide direct care staffing coverage as needed, including personal care.
6. Develop/revise daily activity schedule based on participants’ interests and service plan.
7. Complete Program Specialist duties for a caseload of no more than 30 participants, following 2380 (CPS), Chapter 11 (Older Adult), and 6100 regulations as it applies to CPS Program and Program Specialist responsibilities.
8. Coordinate and complete assessments, initial, monthly, and quarterly
9. Coordinate and review daily service notes
10. Complete quarterly progress notes
11. Participate in the development of the ISP, including annual updates and revisions of the ISP
12. Attend ISP meetings for all individuals assigned
13. Fulfill the role of plan lead, as applicable, under 2380.182 and 2380.186 (f) and (g) relating to the development, annual update, and revision of the ISP
14. Work with program staff to Implement the ISP as written
15. Supervise, monitor, and evaluate services provided to the individuals assigned
16. Review sign and date monthly documentation of the individual’s participation and progress toward outcomes
17. Report a change related to the individuals needs to the SC and team members
18. Review the ISP with the individual as required under 2380.186
19. Document the review of the ISP as required under 2380.186
20. Inform plan team members of the option to decline the ISP review documentation as required under the 2380. 186 (d)
21. Inform plan team members of the option to decline the ISP Review documentation as required under 2380.186 €
22. Recommend a revision to a service or outcome in the ISP as provided under 2380.186 (c) (4)
23. Coordinate the services provided to an individual
24. Coordinate the training of direct service professionals in the content of health and safety needs relevant to each individual
25. Develop and implement provider services as required under 2380.188 (relating to provider services)
26. Research and support planning of community activities for the program.
27. Maintain communication with families, support coordinators, residential providers, behavior specialists, and all other team members.
28. Track individuals’ physicals, send letters to families and physicians regarding physicals that are due, overdue, or incomplete.
29. All other duties as assigned by the Program Director or IDD Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must have effective writing and evaluation skills. Master’s Degree in psychology preferred, or degree is in a related healthcare field from an accredited college or university and one year experience working directly with persons with Intellectual Disabilities in a licensed setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related healthcare field from an accredited college or university and two years’ experience working directly with persons with Intellectual Disabilities in a licensed setting. Valid Drivers License is a plus. Bilingual a plus (Spanish & English).

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Decision Making

Communication

Time Management

Team Oriented

Ethical Conduct

Problem Solving/Analysis

Thoroughness

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates out of the ID location at 1421 Oregon Ave.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to: A) climb stairs B) take public transportation C) lift 100 pounds (2 person transfers).

TRAVEL

Some

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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