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Job Location drjobs

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Program Specialist Job Description

A. BASIC PURPOSE

The Program Specialist position focuses on two main tasks ensuring quality services are being provided as well as pairing new DSPs with referrals that we have obtained. The Program Specialist develops relationships with clients individuals and Supports Coordinators to determine open needs successful placements and identifies additional business opportunities.

Program Specialists are responsible for building a network of qualified candidates evaluating skills in relation to individual pairing negotiating compensation overseeing the completion of onboarding requirements and managing active direct support professionals.They are also expected to share best practices maintain and develop relationships within the industry to foster stronger business relations.

B. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develops and executes recruitment strategies to attract screen and hire quality DirectSupport Professionals (DSPs) who meet the offices immediate and projected needs
  • Utilizes various recruitment tools and methods to source and attract a pool of qualified and diverse candidates
  • Responsible for the sharing of oncall duties during nonbusiness hours and weekends as needed.
  • Matches and evaluates candidate skills to individual needs through screening and interviewing.
  • Ensures candidates meet required hiring standards for 365 Health Services and applicable contracts
  • Negotiates salary terms and conditions of employment with candidates
  • Schedules DSPs for initial placement and ongoing assignments
  • Manages DSPs while on assignment and assesses/investigates concerns and issues and provides performance coaching counseling and disciplinary action as needed.
  • Maintains regular contact with and develops relationships with active clients individuals Supports Coordinators and Executive Director to identify current staffing needs and requirements projected openings and potential new business opportunities
  • Ensure individual family and referral source expectations are understood and met while addressing and resolving concerns relating to customer service or DSP performance
  • Incorporates DSP retention strategy into daily routine
  • Reviews Progress Notes and implements improvements where needed.
  • Responsible for learning all functionalities and operations of the branch office
  • Adheres to and promotes company policies and procedures
  • Builds and cultivates relationships with industry contacts to gain industry knowledge referrals and business development leads
  • Ensures confidentiality of all individual records and personnel files in accordance with agency and HIPAA guidelines
  • Ensures all services functions and employee practices are in accordance with Affirmative Action policies and laws
  • Responsible for oversight of revenue cycle management
  • Demonstrates a commitment to advancing 365 Health Services LLC
  • Must possess the personal characteristics of professionalism and commitment to high standards with a strong work ethic confidence creativity innovation integrity and stability
  • Performs other duties as necessary

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors Degree (preferred)or equivalent experience working with individuals with IDD.
  • Must meet all federal state and local requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Results driven sense of urgency and high standard of professionalism

Physical/Work Environment Requirements:Job Title: Client Service ManagerPhysical/Work Environment RequirementsRarelyOccasionallyOftenFrequentlySittingxStandingxWalkingxLifting <10 lbsxCarrying <10 lbsxLifting >10 lbsxCarrying >10 lbsxSquattingxBendingxKneelingxReaching OverheadxReaching ForwardxTravelxExposure to Infectious WastesxExposure to toxic chemicalsxExposure to Needles/Bodily fluidsxExposure to Radiationx






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Senior IC

Employment Type

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