Program Specialist - Media, PA

$2000 Sign-On Bonus!

We are currently seeking new Program Specialists in our Community Residential Services program located in and around Delaware County!

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.

POSITION SALARY: $44,000 annually

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations, CRS

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:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university or 60 credit hours AND 4 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities OR

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 6100 regulations preferred
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

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