Program Specialist - Media, United States - Elwyn

Description

Reference #:
Program Specialist, , Pennsylvania 19061


PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring 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 will complete required documentation, assess individual needs, coordinate and secure services, train and supervise staff and individuals, attend and lead meetings, communicate effectively with all team members, and ensure continuous development and monitoring of programming and services to people on his or her caseload.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that the information in the ISP is accurate and reflects the services and supports provided.

The PS must keep documentation of all communication with the Plan Lead (SC) regarding changes that must be made to the ISP, including changes to outcomes based on a need or revision to the assessment and that the ISP is implemented as written.

Ensure that all services/supports provided relative to ISP outcomes are reviewed frequently with the individual.
Orient the individual; ensure fire safety training is in compliance; ensure medical appointments are scheduled, attended, and documented appropriately.
Develop Outcomes for individuals based on appropriate assessments and to train all staff in the implementation of Outcomes.

Complete a monthly review, a quarterly review, and any necessary update, reflecting change of need an individual may have and ensure that the need is being met by the team.

Supervise the staff persons identified for the primary responsibility of medical appointments coordination in order to ensure medical and healthcare is provided to individuals according to individuals' need.

Complete any other assigned duties.


IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Program Director,


CRS

CONTACTS:

Funding agencies, monitoring agencies, consumers, families, providers, representatives for community resource agencies, Social Security Administration, medical professionals, Elwyn employees.

EDUCATION/


EXPERIENCE:
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 ORBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities ORMaster's Degree from an accredited college or university and 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilitiesAt least one year of supervisory experience preferredAbility to communicate effectively both in writing and verballyAbility to independently problem-solvePHYSICAL 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 meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

, , ennsylvania 19061Throughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104Full-timeNon-UnionAssisted Living, Case Management, Direct Care, Management, Program Specialist, Autism Services, Autism, Non-Profit
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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