Program Specialist
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Job Description
Community Options Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking aProgram SpecialistinWoodbury NJ. The Program Specialist uses best practices and technology within a communitybased residential setting to teach individuals with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical intellectual emotional and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This person must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment exercise patience work with flexible schedules and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods assistance and supports for an individual with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Complete staff evaluations including but not limited to 90day and annual reviews
- Monitor and maintain residential budgets
- Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
- Monitor and schedule required staff trainings seminars and conferences
- Monitor fiscal medical personal and IHP documentation to ensure accuracy
- Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
- Monitor and schedule house and vehicle maintenance
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring of consumers finances
- Monitor and report the health and medical needs of individuals
- Build a support network between individuals and community members
- Prepare progress reports for individuals immediate support group including their family and/or guardian staff employment specialist case manager and other professionals
- Ensure consistent service delivery that connects work home and recreational needs
- Serve as an active member of an individuals InterDisciplinary Team (IDT) which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
- Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status progress and concerns
- May perform the duties of direct support professionals as necessary in accordance with current staffing needs
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors Degree with one year of related experience; OR High School Diploma or GED with three years of related experience
- Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Teamoriented with demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
- May be required to be oncall in cooperation with other management staff
- Frequent lifting stretching and other physical exertion may be required
- May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
- May be required to lift or move 25 pounds
- May assist with wheelchair transfer of nonambulatory individuals
- May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
Why Community Options
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical Dental Vision)
- Paid HolidaysIncluding a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
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Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
