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MULITPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN DELAWARE AND CHESTER COUNTIES. SALARY RANGE: $47,000-$49,000; $2000 SIGNING BONUS POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Specialist (PS) ensures that the services provided in the CRS program adhere to applicable regulations and that the services which are provided meet the needs of the individuals and are provided according to the Individual Support Plan. The Program Specialist completes required documentation, assesses individual needs, coordinates and secures services, provides training to staff and individuals, attends and leads meetings, communicates effectively with all team members, and ensures continuous development and monitoring of programming and services to people on their caseload.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Locate, implement, coordinate, and monitor services provided to identified individuals supported
Complete a full assessment sixty (60) days after admission and annually, within 365 days of admission to the residence
Ensure that the information in the ISP is accurate and reflects the services and supports provided
Ensure that all services/supports provided relative to ISP outcomes are reviewed at least every 3 months with the individual, that the ISP includes community involvement with peers without disabilities, that, if the consumer stays home during the day, there is documentation that; that the consumer's physician has documented medical necessity for the consumer to stay home during the day OR the team has determined it is to the best interest of the individual to stay home and for the agency to provide day programming at the home
Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Case Management
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTACTS: Funding agencies, monitoring agencies, individuals, families, providers, representatives for community resource agencies, Social Security Administration, medical professionals, Elwyn employees.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities OR
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge of PA 6400/6500 regulations preferred
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel computer programs; knowledge of Electronic Health Record preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little
or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, two (2) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
Ability to request, accept and utilize feedback and training appropriately
. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. Job Details Job TitleProgram Specialist Alternate Locations 111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063