Adult Autism Waiver Program Specialist - Westmoreland County, PA
A new career for the new year? Achieving True Self wants to invest in you.
At ATS, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a client. As an Adult Autism Waiver Program Specialist, you will help individuals with disabilities and/or Autism. You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while helping your client maintain their independence.
As a Program Specialist, we offer you paid training, opportunities for external education, and professional development. You will be a part of an exceptionally supportive work environment where team members thrive, feel valued, and are ultimately appreciated for their contributions.
Where does ATS provide Program Specialist services?
- Westmoreland County, PA
- Allegheny County, PA
What are the benefits of working at Achieving True Self?
- This position is a full time, 30 direct-hour guarenteed position.
- We offer bi-weekly, competitive pay, along with paid time off, and floating holidays for those who qualify.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, and retirement options, as well as supplemental insurance and short term disability plans for those who qualify.
- We offer an entirely free and confidential employee assistance program that gives you access to mental health, financial health, legal services, and wellness benefits that can be used for you and your family. This includes a discount program too.
- We "Hire to Retire" providing you with the tools necessary to grow with Achieving True Self. Tuition discounts, college and university partnerships, and continued education and supervision opportunities.
- We celebrate differences and thrive on diversity. We are committed to an inclusive-company culture, where team members can thrive and feel valued.
- We provide a company device to record your data during sessions.
- Travel time reimbursement; included in your total weekly hours.
- Considerate client matching based on your location and availability.
- A company that strives for work/life balance.
What are the required qualifications of a Program Specialist:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health and human services or other related field.
- 3 years work experience working directly within the Autism Waiver Program .
- A valid driver's license with proof of car insurance and a good driving record.
- Your own reliable vehicle in which the client would be able to ride.
- On-Call responsibilities.
What are the core responsibilities of a Program Specialist?
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services for individuals with Autism through the coordination of services for the consumers.
- Provide direct services, as needed, to ensure coverage of consumers and meet all required expectations within the service role as defined in the job description.
- Complete necessary documentation for each service provided, collect and evaluate any applicable data relating to service and progress on objectives, and will continue to assess and further work with the team to develop positive strategies of support.
- Cover on-call and after-hours phone responsibilities with a team approach, to ensure that consumers' needs are met around the clock.
- Complete session planning materials.
- Attend staff trainings and agency meetings voluntarily.
- Complete assessments and reporting by the required deadlines and submit those to the appropriate supports coordinator.
- Maintain incident management and compile data for quality improvement as required by ODP.
- Review authorization and ensure appropriate utilization for authorized service lines.
- Support and assist by conducting Quality Improvement audits as indicated for AAW program.
- Maintain current knowledge for relevant licensing, credentialing, and/or accreditation standards and ensure program quality and compliance with all state, county, MCO, and CARF requirements.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
- Identify and establish contact with local organizations that provide services to individuals within the community.
- Participate in community networking and marketing of all Achieving True Self services.
- Maintain a positive attitude and collaborative team philosophy in all aspects of the role.
- Maintain unbiased collaboration with all agencies providing support to individuals with Developmental Disabilities, including the Office of Developmental Programs, Administrative Entities/County offices, and Supports Coordination Organizations.
Who is ATS, and What is our Mission?:
Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.
People matter. A concept so simply stated, yet powerfully embraced.
Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of their age, ancestry, color, citizenship status, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, orientation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any protected category or characteristic prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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