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Lifesteps, Inc. · 1 day ago

Program Specialist Supervisor

Butler, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Lifesteps, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania for 100 years, dedicated to helping individuals and families with life's changing needs. The Program Specialist Supervisor is responsible for training, development, and quality assurance of Community Homes staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing the development of Individual Support Plans for adults with special needs.

Child CareElder CareHealth CareHome Health CarePersonal Health

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Responsible for the training, development and quality assurance of Community Homes staff to ensure compliance with Community Homes licensing regulations, all other applicable local, state and federal regulations, and Agency policies and procedures

Responsible for the direct supervision of Program Specialists to oversee the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP), Restrictive Procedure Plans, Social Emotional Environmental Plans, Fade Plans and Desensitization Plans and the financial management of individual accounts

Being an advocate for the adults with special needs or intellectual / developmental disabilities occurs during meetings with the families, counties, and Supports Coordinators

Qualification

Intellectual disabilitiesCrisis Prevention Intervention trainingMaster's degreeMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsSupervisory experienceBachelor's degree

Required

Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism

60 credit hours from an accredited college or university plus 4 years' experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or autism

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience

Must secure and maintain training requirements for Crisis Prevention Intervention within three months of hire

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle