Bottlenotes Inc. · 1 day ago
Program Specialist
Pittsburgh,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expBottlenotes Inc. is seeking a Program Specialist to provide compassionate care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves advocating for individuals, developing and coordinating Individual Support Plans, and ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements.
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Responsibilities
Secures all necessary services to ensure all individuals’ needs are being met as specified in the individuals’ ISP
Completes / ensures all necessary documentation associated with the Individual Support Plans, Quarterly Reviews, ISP revisions and ISP process (I. E. invitations to meetings, development and implementation of the ISP, completing reviews, updating and revisions, accuracy of reports [to include dates and signatures] and reporting content discrepancy of the ISP to SC, as applicable, and team members) meet all State licensing requirements including 33b 1-19 regarding plan lead
Supervises, monitors, evaluates and/or makes recommendations to the SC to revise a service or outcome in the ISP that is provided to the individual
Reports a change related to the individual’s needs to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members
Ensures all content are included in the ISP, (protocol for social, emotional, environmental plan, protocol for restrictive procedures plans, etc.)
Provides assessment to the SC or plan lead at least 30 days prior to the ISP meeting
Reviews the ISP with the individual and coordinate the services provided to meet State licensing requirements
Provides the documentation of the ISP review to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members to meet State licensing requirements
Informs plan team members of the option to decline the ISP review document to meet State licensing requirements
Monitors house funds and money relating to an individual’s needs
Monitors Individual’s progress monthly through direct observation, reviewing, signing and dating monthly documentation of an individual’s participation and progress toward outcomes
Coordinates the training of DSP’s in the content of health and safety needs relevant to each individual
Developing and implementing provider services to meet State licensing requirements (relating to provider services)
Must be fluent on all assigned Individual’s ISP’s
Provides ongoing training to assigned staff relevant to each individual on the following areas: ISP and reviews, specific therapeutic needs, health and safety needs, medication needs, diet orders, and specific house needs etc
Exhibits a professional attitude at all times when representing the individual and the facility and maintain an excellent working relationship with all staff and peers
Schedules and attends (as needed) medical appointments, monitor medical follow-up appointment and ensure implementation of medical care
Maintains medication administration certification and maintain practicum observer certification by completing observations and monitoring staff/documentation relating to the medication process. Performs MAR reviews and medication checks
Provides face to face ISP training to Program Coordinators and DSP’s
Acts as Certified Investigator on an on-call basis when necessary
Perform other related duties upon request
Qualification
Required
Must be able/willing to be on-call 24/7
Must possess a knowledge of current practices and regulations pertaining to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Must have effective verbal and written skills necessary to both communicate with individuals and staff and to prepare necessary written documentation
Must be able to effectively monitor individual programming, providing hands-on implementation and staff training
Must possess the ability and empathy needed to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, supervisory staff, Base Service Units, families of the individuals, and our co-representative
Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills
Program Specialist must have specialized training or one year's experience in treating or working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and must possess one of the following: Master's Degree from an accredited college and one year's experience working directly with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and two years' experience working directly with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college and four years' experience working directly with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must complete all required clearances and maintain a valid Driver's License
Benefits
Health (UPMC)
Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
Competitive PTO Plan
8 Paid Holidays
Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Company
Bottlenotes Inc.
Bottlenotes is the leading interactive media companies in the U.S.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase